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Sonora Arizona

Is SENTRI worth it at Deconcini?

It depends
SENTRI: ~27m less per crossing in the history
Vs. the General lane · largest mean hourly difference: ~44m

Scenario for your crossings

I cross 8× a month
≈ 3h 36m
DIFFERENCE / MONTH
≈ 43 h
DIFFERENCE / YEAR
$0.56
COST / ESTIMATED HOUR
Example: adult SENTRI application, $120 USD for 5 years. If the historical average repeated with 8 crossings a month, the cost would be $0.56 per hour of difference. Check CBP conditions; savings are not guaranteed.

We compare General with this lane at the same hour across 1347 matched pairs. We review 57 profile dates in a 56-day window. We average the wait differences, excluding closed hours and missing readings. The displayed peak is the largest mean difference by hour. Your future savings are not guaranteed. How border wait times are calculated

Savings throughout the day

SENTRI
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
Trusted-lane savings vs. the General lane by hour (minutes)
Hour SENTRI savings General wait
12 AM 35 35
1 AM 33 33
2 AM 20 20
3 AM 16 16
4 AM 31 31
5 AM 44 44
6 AM 30 51
7 AM 16 43
8 AM 12 35
9 AM 20 37
10 AM 20 38
11 AM 21 41
12 PM 24 49
1 PM 23 53
2 PM 26 55
3 PM 35 63
4 PM 36 61
5 PM 38 59
6 PM 29 50
7 PM 27 45
8 PM 26 45
9 PM 27 42
10 PM 33 37
11 PM 37 43

Historical reference at 4 AM

General ~31m
SENTRI ~0m
In these profiles, SENTRI had ~31m less than General.

Frequently asked questions

How much does SENTRI save at Deconcini?
The history shows ~27m less per crossing than General. The largest mean hourly difference is ~44m. These compare CBP profiles; your future wait and savings can change.
Is SENTRI worth it for me?
If the historical difference at Deconcini repeated, 10 crossings would represent roughly 5 h less in line. Consider crossing frequency, eligibility and costs; check current waits before leaving. This is not a prediction.
What are SENTRI’s requirements?
SENTRI is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.