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Oakland International Airport TSA Wait Times Oakland International Airport Live TSA Wait Times

IATA Code:

OAK

Timezone:

UTC/GMT -7:00 hours

Airport local time:

Wednesday, 3:12pm

Current conditions

Live Airport Status

Current wait times, updates and terminal information for this airport.


Wait times are falling (34.1% over last 3 hours)
Updated today, Wednesday 7 October 2026
3:00 PM (UTC/GMT -7:00 hours)
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  • Data

    Qsensor makes use of data from TSA for this airport.

  • Disclaimer

    Waiting times may not accurately reflect your experience. It is advisable to arrive at the airport well in advance and follow the recommendations of the airlines and airports.

  • Airport Last Updated

    3:00 PM (UTC/GMT -7:00 hours)

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    4 mins wait time
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What Will the Wait Time Be?

Pick a day and time to see the typical wait, based on historical data.

— min typical wait

Wait Times by Day of Week

Average wait times based on the last 3 weeks of data.

7m
Mon
5m
Tue
6m
Wed
9m
Thu
11m
Fri
7m
Sat
7m
Sun

Wait times today, hour by hour

Actual readings recorded so far today.
Current: 4 min (Similar to usual: avg wait time is 4 min)
Latest Airport Arrival Time
Domestic 1h 25m before departure
International 1h 48m before departure
How we calculated this

Bag drop closes 45-60 min before departure. With an estimated 25 min bag drop queue, you need to arrive at the desk 70-85 min early. After that, allow 6 min for security (avg on Wednesdays) and 12 min to walk to your gate, which closes 15-20 min before departure. Finally, add a 15 min buffer.

Best & Worst Times to Fly

Based on historical tsa wait times across all days of the week.

Best Time
Night
9pm - 4am
5 min avg wait
Worst Time
Morning
8am - 12pm
9 min avg wait
Flying in the Night instead of Morning could save you up to 4 minutes in tsa lines.

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An Introduction to Oakland International Airport

Located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, about 10 miles south of downtown Oakland and 16 miles from downtown San Francisco, OAK serves as a highly accessible and efficient gateway to the region. Owned and operated by the Port of Oakland, the airport features two main terminals and is renowned for its budget-friendly options, convenient public transit connections and strong presence of major airlines like Southwest. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, this FAQ is designed to help you navigate the airport with ease.

Oakland International Airport FAQ

Yes, the current TSA queue at Oakland International Airport is approximately 4 minutes. Check the live data on this page for the latest queue times.

It currently takes approximately 4 minutes to get through TSA at Oakland International Airport. Wait times vary by time of day and day of week — check the hourly chart on this page for the full breakdown.

TSA wait times at Oakland International Airport vary throughout the day. Check the historical wait time chart on this page to find the quietest times.

No, they are separate airports. While Oakland Airport was recently renamed to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” to highlight its geographic proximity to the Bay Area, it is an entirely independent facility from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Oakland’s three-letter airport code (IATA) remains OAK.

Terminal 2 is exclusively dedicated to Southwest Airlines. Terminal 1 serves all other domestic and international carriers, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Allegiant, Spirit, and Volaris.

Yes. Once you pass through the security checkpoint, you can freely walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 using the post-security connecting walkway located near Gate 4. The walk takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes, allowing you to access restaurants and amenities in either terminal.

Yes, taking BART is a highly convenient and generally safe option utilized by many travelers. The Oakland Airport Connector is an automated train that runs directly from the mainline Coliseum BART station to the airport terminal in just 8 minutes. Please note that paper tickets are no longer sold; you must use a Clipper Card (via the mobile app or a physical card) to pay your fare.

All rideshare pickups (including Uber, Lyft, and Wingz) are located at the third traffic curb outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, specifically at sections 3C2 through 3C9. Check your app for your specific section assignment, as you may need to walk laterally down the curb after exiting baggage claim.

This depends on where you lost your item. If you lost something at any TSA security checkpoint (in either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2), those items are brought to the TSA Lost and Found located in Terminal 1 near Baggage Claim Carousel 3. For items lost in general terminal areas (like restrooms or concourses), you must contact the Airport Badges and Permit Office located on the second floor of Terminal 1. If you left an item onboard your airplane, you must contact your specific airline directly.

The Escape Lounge offers a wide variety of freshly prepared food and drinks for around $45. The lounge is found near Gate 8 and can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before entry.

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