Fort Lauderdale (FLL) security lines: how busy is it?
See how busy the TSA checkpoints at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International usually are at each hour, from TSA’s own passenger counts. Plus live FAA delay status and tips for getting through faster.
Right now at FLL
How busy the checkpoints usually are at this hour, based on TSA’s passenger counts for Oct 18–24, 2026. This isn’t a live line measurement.
Live status
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FLL doesn’t publish live checkpoint wait times. For TSA’s live estimate, use the free MyTSA app ↗.
Busiest hours at FLL security
People screened at all FLL checkpoints each hour, 4 AM to midnight, Oct 18–24, 2026. More people usually means longer lines, but staffing and open lanes matter too.
Checkpoints
| Terminal 1 | Busiest 9–10 AM |
| Terminal 2 | Busiest 9–10 AM |
| Terminal 3, Concourse E | Busiest 10–11 AM |
| Terminal 3, Concourse F | Busiest 10–11 AM |
| Terminal 4 | Busiest 9–10 AM |
Busiest hour over the week of Oct 18–24, 2026, from TSA’s passenger counts.
Getting through faster
- TSA PreCheck lanes usually move much faster. Membership lasts five years.
- Use the checkpoint for your terminal. FLL’s terminals aren’t all connected after security.
- TSA recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. Your airline may suggest a different time.
Near the airport: getting around
- Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
- Pickups are on the lower level (Arrivals). Terminals 1 and 2 use the areas between those terminals; Terminals 3 and 4 use the first floor of the Palm Garage (south end). Follow the rideshare signs.
- Taxi
- Taxi podiums are on the lower level at every terminal. The airport lists estimated taxi fares of about $18–21 to Port Everglades, $72 to Miami International, $80 to South Beach and $86 to PortMiami. Fares can vary.
- Tri-Rail
- Free shuttle buses run from the terminals to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport Tri-Rail station in Dania Beach, a few miles away. Tri-Rail runs between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
- Brightline
- Brightline runs a connector shuttle between the airport and its South Florida stations, 7 AM to 8 PM daily, from the ground transportation areas on the lower level.
- Bus
- Broward County Transit Route 1 stops at the Rental Car Center (Stop G).
- Rental cars
- The Rental Car Center is next to Terminal 1. Free shuttles from the other terminals run every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Stay safe
- Use the official taxi podiums and marked rideshare zones on the lower level.
- Keep your bags with you at all times, including at the curb.
- Ground Transportation booths in each terminal (lower level) can help with rides during busy arrival times.
From the airport’s own travel information. Details change, so check FLL ground transportation ↗ before you go.
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What are the TSA wait times at FLL right now?
FLL doesn’t publish live checkpoint wait times, but TSA’s free MyTSA app shows a live estimate. This page shows how busy the checkpoints usually are at each hour, based on TSA’s own passenger counts.
When is FLL security the busiest?
In the latest week of TSA data (Oct 18–24, 2026), the most people went through FLL’s checkpoints between 9–10 AM, and Sunday was the busiest day. Wednesday was the quietest day. During the day, 7 PM was usually one of the calmer hours.
How early should I get to FLL?
TSA recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. Allow more time on busy days and at the busiest hours shown on this page.
Is this information from TSA?
The hourly numbers are TSA’s own passenger counts, which TSA publishes every week in its online FOIA reading room. Thank ATC is an independent website and isn’t affiliated with TSA, the FAA or the airport.
Sources: hourly passenger counts from TSA’s FOIA reading room (Oct 18–24, 2026) ↗; delay status from the FAA; airport details from the airport’s website. Not for flight planning.