Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Security wait right now, how busy DAL is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
Also known as Love Field
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 10–25 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 20–40 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is DAL airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Dallas Love Field is short: about 10–25 min (updated 12:33 PM CDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (15–35 min) and be lightest around 10 PM (5–20 min).
Dallas Love Field is a mid-size U.S. airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsDisrupted
- DelaysFAA reports: General Arrival/Departure Delay Info
- Weather nowMostly Cloudy, 72°F
- LocationDallas, TX
- Passengers / year7,593,361
- U.S. rank#31 of 501
- CodesDAL · KDAL
Security wait, next 12 hours
Show as table
| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 4 PM | 15–35 min | Moderate |
| 5 PM | 15–35 min | Moderate |
| 6 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 7 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
DAL airport delays today
The FAA is reporting 1 active program at DAL (checked 12:33 PM CDT):
- Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 16 minutes to 30 minutes, increasing.
Weather at DAL: Mostly Cloudy, 72°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
How early to get to DAL
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Dallas Love Field and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to DAL: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Dallas Love Field is in Dallas, TX. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official DAL website.
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DAL airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at DAL right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Dallas Love Field is 10–25 min (updated 12:33 PM CDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at DAL today?
Yes. The FAA reports: Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 16 minutes to 30 minutes, increasing. (checked 12:33 PM CDT).
Is DAL airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at DAL as of 12:33 PM CDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official DAL website.
How busy is DAL airport today?
Today (Friday) DAL security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (20–40 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (10–25 min).
What time does TSA open at DAL?
Security checkpoints at Dallas Love Field open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official DAL website.
Where do I drop off passengers at DAL?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official DAL website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at DAL?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to DAL?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the DAL security line alone can reach 40 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live DAL TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.
Where can I see the hour-by-hour DAL security forecast?
The DAL TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.