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Best Time to Cross San Ysidro

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Saturday ~26m
Typical wait in the early morning (2–5 AM). During the day, around 7 AM it's ~1h 20m.
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Wednesday in the morning — up to ~3h 28m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Saturday The best
    ~26m The calmest. Barely any line before dawn.
  2. Sunday #2
    ~52m Heavy. Midday spikes.
  3. Friday #3
    ~59m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  4. Thursday #4
    ~1h 7m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  5. Tuesday #5
    ~1h 15m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  6. Wednesday #6
    ~1h 23m Heavy. Midday spikes.
  7. Monday The worst
    ~1h 57m 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Historical reference · CBP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
    59m
    Range
    5m–2h

    24/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    1h 40m
    Range
    10m–2h 45m

    24/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    1h 31m
    Range
    30m–2h 10m

    24/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    1h 36m
    Range
    10m–3h

    23/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    1h 47m
    Range
    20m–2h 50m

    24/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    1h 15m
    Range
    5m–2h 30m

    24/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    1h
    Range
    15m–1h 40m

    23/24 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 San Ysidro?
Typically Saturday at 3:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈26m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross San Ysidro?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Wednesday at 7:00 AM, with a typical wait of ≈3h 28m. 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 San Ysidro: 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 San Ysidro page.