Baja California California

Best Time to Cross Andrade

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Saturday ~7m
Typical wait in the morning (6 AM–2 PM).
Avoid: Saturday in the afternoon — up to ~52m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Saturday The best
    ~7m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Friday #2
    ~9m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  3. Thursday #3
    ~11m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  4. Sunday #4
    ~11m Good before dawn; midday climbs only a little.
  5. Wednesday #5
    ~11m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  6. Monday #6
    ~12m Fine if you skip the afternoon.
  7. Tuesday The worst
    ~19m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    9m
    Range
    5m–20m

    16/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    24m
    Range
    5m–45m

    15/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    19m
    Range
    0m–1h

    16/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    1h 1m
    Range
    10m–1h 45m

    16/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    46m
    Range
    0m–1h 30m

    16/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    44m
    Range
    5m–1h 50m

    14/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    44m
    Range
    5m–1h 50m

    16/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Andrade?
Typically Saturday at 7:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈7m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Andrade?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Saturday at 3:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈52m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.
Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?
From CBP's official hourly statistics for Andrade: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.
Is the best time the same for every lane?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Andrade page.