TSA PreCheck cost per trip calculator

Updated October 28, 2026

PreCheck is a five-year fee, so its real price depends on how often you fly. Enter your trips and the calculator spreads the fee over every checkpoint you pass through.

Your travel

Enrollment provider and fee

Other amount ($) Used only with "Other amount"

Round trips per year

Card or employer credit toward the fee ($)

How the calculator works

Checkpoints in five years = round trips per year x 2 x 5
Net fee = enrollment fee minus any card or employer credit
Cost per checkpoint = net fee ÷ checkpoints

The fees come from the TSA PreCheck page, checked October 28, 2026: IDEMIA $79.75, CLEAR $84.95 and Telos $85.00 for a new five-year membership. Renewal is listed from $58.75 to $72.95 online depending on the provider. Fees change, so confirm the current price before you apply.

Worked example

One round trip a year means 10 trips through security over five years. At Telos's $85.00 fee, that is $8.50 per checkpoint. At two round trips a year it drops to $4.25, and at three to $2.83.

When the cost drops to zero

Some travel credit cards give a statement credit for the fee. TSA keeps a list of participating cards and loyalty programs; check your card's current terms.
Many uniformed service members can use PreCheck with their DoD ID number at no cost. See TSA's military page for who qualifies.
Children 12 and under can go through the PreCheck lane with a parent who has it.

For the full case for and against, read our guide on whether TSA PreCheck is worth it if you fly once a year.

Limits

The calculator measures cost, not value. Whether a shorter line is worth a few dollars a trip is your call, and PreCheck only helps on participating airlines.

Frequently asked questions

How much does TSA PreCheck cost per year?

New enrollment is $79.75 to $85.00 depending on the provider, for five years. That is about $16 to $17 a year.

Is TSA PreCheck worth it for one trip a year?

One round trip a year is 10 checkpoints over five years, so PreCheck costs about $8 to $8.50 each time. It is worth it if a shorter line is worth that much to you, or if a card credit covers the fee.

How long does TSA PreCheck last?

Five years. TSA lists online renewal from $58.75 to $72.95 depending on the provider.

Is Global Entry a better deal than PreCheck?

If you travel abroad often, it can be. TSA suggests Global Entry if you travel internationally four or more times a year. It costs $120 for five years and includes PreCheck.