Last updated: Mar 24, 2026 09:14 AM ET — 3 reports across 3 days
Based on the most recent report (Mon Mar 23, 8:25 PM), TSA wait times at Denver International Airport are running very short at just 3 minutes. This suggests evening travel through DEN is moving efficiently.
An earlier traveler report (Sun Mar 22, 6:16 PM) noted longer waits of 20–30 minutes at Denver during their trip, indicating typical weekend afternoon conditions can be moderately busy. For context, this same traveler experienced only about 5 minutes at Minneapolis but similar 20–30 minute waits in Chicago, suggesting Denver's performance falls in the middle range for major hubs.
Recommendation: Arrive at least 2 hours before departure for standard domestic flights. Current evening conditions are favorable, but afternoon and weekend travel (particularly Sun Mar 22 timeframe) warrant extra buffer time. TSA PreCheck is not specifically mentioned in available reports, but early morning arrival typically offers the shortest lines at most airports.