We’re partway through October 2026, and here’s what the TSA lines at Las Vegas Airport (LAS) look like so far — based on 20112 readings collected since the 1st. The average wait so far is 3 minutes.
The Peaks: What to Really Expect
Averages can be deceiving, so here’s the worst-case picture. On a typical day, TSA queues peaked at around 21 minutes, and the single longest wait all month hit 33 minutes.
The busiest single day was 9 October, when TSA waits averaged 4 minutes; the calmest was 27 October, averaging just 2 minutes.
Compared to Last Month
TSA waits held steady at 3 minutes on average, unchanged from September 2026.
Terminal Comparison
How the terminals stacked up for TSA this month:
- T3: 3 min average, peaking at 33 min
- T1: 3 min average, peaking at 33 min
Weekdays vs Weekends
There was little to choose between weekdays and weekends for TSA, both averaging 3 minutes.
How the Day Unfolds
Average TSA waits by part of the day:
- Morning (5am–12pm): 4 min average
- Afternoon (12–5pm): 4 min average
- Evening (5–10pm): 2 min average
- Overnight (10pm–5am): 2 min average
Week by Week
How TSA waits shifted through the month:
- Week 1: 3 min average
- Week 2: 3 min average
- Week 3: 3 min average
- Week 4: 3 min average
Best and Worst Days to Travel
- Quietest: Tuesday — 2 min average
- Busiest: Sunday — 4 min average
If your travel dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday to give yourself the smoothest run through TSA.
Best and Worst Times of Day
- Quietest: around 12 am — 1 min average
- Busiest: around 10 am — 5 min average
The Month at a Glance
- 99% of the time, TSA waits were under 15 minutes.
- The longest wait recorded was 33 minutes.
- The typical wait across the whole month averaged 3 minutes.
- 25 of 27 days stayed calm, with peaks never topping 30 minutes.
Busiest Hours for TSA
The hours with the longest average waits during the month:
- 10 am: 5 min average
- 11 am: 5 min average
- 12 pm: 5 min average
- 5 am: 4 min average
- 6 am: 4 min average
For live TSA wait times at Las Vegas, check the airport’s page on Qsensor before you travel.