We analyzed every TSA wait time reading recorded at Salt Lake City International Airport during June 2026 — 2365 data points in total. The average wait was 12 minutes, rising to 13 minutes during the busy daytime hours.
Compared to Last Month
Good news for travellers: TSA waits eased to 12 minutes on average, down 7.7% from 13 minutes in May 2026.
The Peaks: What to Really Expect
Averages can be deceiving, so here’s the worst-case picture. On a typical day, TSA lines peaked at around 22 minutes, and the single longest wait all month hit 33 minutes.
The busiest single day was 28 June, when TSA waits averaged 16 minutes.
Best and Worst Days to Travel
- Quietest: Saturday — 9 min average
- Busiest: Sunday — 14 min average
If your travel dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday to give yourself the smoothest run through TSA.
Best and Worst Times of Day
- Quietest: around 12 am — 2 min average
- Busiest: around 7 am — 18 min average
The Month at a Glance
- 74% of the time, TSA waits were under 15 minutes.
- The longest wait recorded was 33 minutes.
- The typical wait across the whole month averaged 12 minutes.
Busiest Hours for TSA
The hours with the longest average waits during the month:
- 7 am: 18 min average
- 6 am: 16 min average
- 8 am: 15 min average
- 4 pm: 15 min average
- 5 am: 14 min average
For live TSA wait times at Salt Lake City, check the airport’s page on Qsensor before you travel.