About SFO Terminals
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals: Terminals 1, 2, 3, and International Terminal. Among these, Terminals 1, 2, and 3 handle just the domestic flights, while the International Terminal handles both domestic and international flights. You can get between these terminals via walkways or by riding an AirTrain.
Quick Facts
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport |
| Airport Code | SFO |
| Airport Address | San Francisco, CA 94128 |
| Terminals | 4 |
| Official Website | https://www.flysfo.com/ |
| Contact number | 800.435.9736/ 650.821.8211 |
| No of Airlines | 53 |
| Hub For | Alaska Airlines
United Airlines |
| Flight Status: Departures and arrivals | Flight Status |
| TSA Wait Times | TSA Wait Times |
SFO Terminal Map
SFO International Terminal
SFO International Terminal handles both international and domestic flights and has Boarding Areas A and G. The terminal, which is the largest international terminal in North America, was opened in December 2000. They have gates numbered A1 to A15 (International Terminal A) and G1 to G14 (International Terminal G).
Airlines at SFO International Terminal
International Terminal A
Various airlines that operate at SFO International Terminal A are:
| AeroMexico | Hawaiian Airlines |
| Air France | Iberia |
| Air Transat | ITA Airways |
| Avianca | Japan Airlines |
| British Airways | KLM |
| Cathay Pacific | LEVEL |
| China Airlines | Norse |
| China Eastern | Philippine Airlines |
| China Southern | Qantas |
| Condor | Qatar Airways |
| Copa Airlines | Sun Country |
| Emirates | Vietnam Airlines |
| EVA AIR | Virgin Atlantic |
| Flair Airlines | WestJet |
| Frenchbee | ZIPAIR |
International Terminal G
Various airlines that operate at SFO International Terminal G are:
| Aer Lingus | Lufthansa |
| Air China | SAS |
| Air India | Singapore Airlines |
| Air New Zealand | Swiss International Air Lines |
| ANA | TAP Air Portugal |
| Asiana | Turkish Airlines |
| Fiji Airways | United (International) |
Harvey Milk Terminal
SFO Terminal 1, commonly known as Harvey Milk Terminal 1, is the world's first airport terminal named after the leader of the LGBTQ+ community, Harvey Bernard Milk. It is a domestic terminal, and Boarding Area B is part of this terminal. The terminal has 25 gates numbered B2, B4 to B27.
Airlines at Harvey Milk Terminal 1
Various airlines that operate at SFO Terminal 1 are mentioned in the table below:
| American Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
| JetBlue Airlines | |
SFO Terminal 2
Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport (formerly known as the Central Terminal) opened on September 1, 1954. Central Terminal, which was closed in December 2000, reopened to the public on April 14, 2011. This domestic terminal has Boarding Area C and also includes gates C2 through C11 and D1 through D18.
Airlines at SFO Terminal 2
Various airlines that operate at SFO Terminal 2 are listed in the table below:
| Air Canada | Breeze Airways |
| Alaska Airlines | Delta Airlines |
SFO Terminal 3
Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport (formerly known as the North Terminal) is one of the airport's three domestic terminals. It consists of Gates E1–E13 in Boarding Area E and Gates F1–F22 in Boarding Area F. The terminal's construction began in April 1971. All of Terminal 3's lighting is powered by a solar roof (built in 2007), which is operational during the day.
Airlines at SFO Terminal 3
United Airlines operates at SFO Terminal 3.
Parking at SFO Terminals
Domestic Garage ($36/day), International Garages A & G ($36/day), ParkFAST ($40/day), and Long-Term Garage ($25/day) are the various lots for parking at SFO Airport. You can park at much lower rates, which is about $7.49/day if you park at the offsite SFO Airport parking lots.
Security checkpoints at SFO Terminals
The hours during which various security checkpoints are open at SFO are mentioned in the table below
| Security Checkpoint | Gates That Can Be Accessed | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Security Checkpoint A | A and B | 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. |
| Security Checkpoint B | A and B | 3:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. |
| Security Checkpoint D | C, D, E, F, and G | 3:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. |
| Security Checkpoint F1 | C, D, E, F, and G | 3:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. |
| Security Checkpoint F3 | C, D, E, F, and G | 6:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| Security Checkpoint G | C, D, E, F, and G | 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. |
SFO Terminal Transportation
AirTrain
Routes
- Red Line - Connects all terminals, the BART Station, terminal garages, and the Grand Hyatt at SFO
- Blue Line - Connects all terminals, the BART Station, terminal garages, Long-Term Parking, the Rental Car Center, and the Grand Hyatt at SFO.
Locations
- Terminal 1
- Terminal 2
- Terminal 3
- International Terminal (A & G)
- International Garages A & G.
Airport Bus
Routes
- SamTrans Routes 292 and 398
- Routes 142, ECR and 397.
Stop Locations
SamTrans buses stop at the following locations:
- Terminal 2: Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level, center island adjacent to Courtyard 2
- Terminal 3: Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level, curbside adjacent to Courtyard 4
- International Terminal: Level 1 at Courtyard A and curbside adjacent to Courtyard G.
Taxi Service at SFO Terminals
Location
On the Arrivals and Baggage Claim Level of all SFO terminals at the roadway center islands.
SFO BART
Location
Departures/Ticketing Level of the SFO International Terminal (Near Boarding Area G).
SFO BART offers service to northern San Mateo County, East Bay, and San Francisco directly from SFO.
Car Rentals at SFO Terminals
Car rental companies at SFO Airport
Various car rental companies at SFO Airport are:
- Alamo (Open 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily)
- Avis (Open 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily)
- Budget (Open 24 hours daily)
- Dollar (Open 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily; Open 24 hours for returns)
- Enterprise (Open 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily)
- Sixt (Open 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily; Open 24 hours for returns)
- Hertz (Open 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily; Open 24 hours for returns)
- National (Open 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily)
- Thrifty (Open 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily; Open 24 hours for returns).
Location
780 N. McDonnell Road, San Francisco, CA 94128.
Off-airport rental car agencies
Various off-airport rental car agencies are:
- Airport Van Rental (Open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily)
- NU Car Rentals (Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily)
- Payless Car Rental (Open 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily)
- Fox (Open 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.).
Lounges at SFO
The table below gives details about the various lounges, their location, and operating hours:
| Name of the Lounge | Location | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge | Terminal 2, Post-Security | Sunday: 4:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Monday: 4:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday: 4:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. |
| Air France - KLM Lounge | International Terminal A, near Gate A1, Level 4, Post-Security | Sunday - Monday: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Alaska Airlines | Terminal 2, Retail Street, Level 2, Post-Security | Daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| American Airlines Admirals Club | Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Near Gate B13, Level 2, Post-Security | Daily: 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
| American Express - The Centurion Lounge | Terminal 3, near Gate F2, Level 2, Post-Security | Daily: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| British Airways Lounge | International Terminal A, between Gates A5 and A9, Post-Security | Daily: 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. |
| Cathay Pacific Lounge | International Terminal A, near Gate A1, Level 4, Post-Security | Sunday: 9:35 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: 8:55 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday: 9:35 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Thursday - Friday: 8:55 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday: 9:45 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. |
| China Airlines Lounge | International Terminal A, near Gate A1, Level 4, Post-Security | Daily: 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. |
| Delta Sky Club | Terminal 2, near Gate C3, Level 2, Post-Security | Sunday - Monday: 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday: 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Emirates Lounge | International Terminal A, between Gates A2 and A6, Level 3, Post-Security | Daily: 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| Golden Gate Lounge | International Terminal A, Level 4, Post-Security | Daily: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
| United Club (International) | International Terminal G, between Gates G6 and G9, Level 3, Post-Security | Daily: 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| United Club (Domestic) | Terminal 3, near Gate E4, Level 3, Post-Security | Daily: 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| United Polaris Lounge | International Terminal G, near Gate G1, Level 3, Post-Security | Daily: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Virgin Atlantic Club House Lounge | International Terminal A, near Gate A1, Level 5, Post-Security | Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. |
Check out the lounges guide to know about the various services available at these lounges.
Hotels near SFO Airport
Various hotels that you can find near SFO Airport are listed in the table below:
| Grand Hyatt at San Francisco Airport | Home2 Suites by Hilton SFO Airport |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport | Homewood Suites SFO Airport |
| Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport | Red Roof Inn San Francisco Airport |
| Ramada by Wyndham San Bruno SFO Airport | Hotel 1550 SFO Airport |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham SFO Airport | Marriott San Mateo SFO Airport |