⚠️Moderately elevated. AA hub staffing partially offsets shutdown impact.

Security wait times

Standard Security
Standardreported
~40 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheckreported
~14 min
estimated wait
CLEAR + PreCheck
CLEARreported
~8 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck saves ~26 min at MIA. Annual membership: $85.
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Immigration / customs

International arrivals
US CBP processingavg
~24 min
estimated wait

Global Entry holders typically clear in under 5 min at kiosks.

How early should I arrive?

Domestic + PreCheck
60 min
Domestic + Standard
90 min
International + PreCheck
2 hrs
International + Standard
3 hrs

During current TSA shutdown: add 60–120 min to all estimates at this airport.

Insider tips for MIA

  • β€”MIA processes more international passengers than any US airport except JFK β€” immigration can take 2+ hrs.
  • β€”Terminal D (American international) is the most congested β€” arrive 3.5 hrs early.
  • β€”MIA Mover connects to Rental Car Center and Metrorail.
  • β€”Latin America flights on Friday afternoons create the longest weekly queues.
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Airport lounges at MIA
2 lounges Β· Walk-in available
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American Airlines Admirals Club
D/E Concourse Β· American Airlines
$79 walk-in
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Centurion Lounge
D Concourse Β· American Express
Card / ticket only
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Access rules change when credit card benefits update β€” verify with the lounge before arriving. Last verified March 2026.

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