At a glance
Terminals + flights
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Renovated 2019, renamed for Harvey Milk. Modern, sustainable design.
Smallest passenger terminal at SFO.
United's mega-hub at SFO. Boarding Area E + F connect airside to International Terminal G.
Centrepiece building (2000) — Boarding Areas A (Star + non-aligned) + G (oneworld + SkyTeam). United international shares with foreign Star carriers in A.
Notable flights
91 shownFlights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.
+ 73 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.
Lounges
United Polaris Business
One of UA's best lounges — sit-down restaurant, day suites.
United Club membership
Multiple locations across T3.
BA Club + oneworld Sapphire
CX Business + oneworld Sapphire
KE Prestige + SkyTeam Elite Plus
Amex Platinum / Centurion
AMEX's flagship at SFO.
Admirals Club membership
Alaska Lounge membership
To / from San Francisco
| Mode | To | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) | Downtown SF (Embarcadero / Powell) | $10.75 | 30 min | Direct rail. Station at International Terminal. Every 15 min. |
| AirTrain + BART | BART via free shuttle from domestic terminals | Free + $10.75 | 40-50 min | Free AirTrain APM to BART station. |
| Caltrain (Bay Shuttle + Caltrain) | Peninsula + Silicon Valley | $5-$12 | 45-90 min | Free SamTrans/BART shuttle to Millbrae for Caltrain. |
| Taxi | Downtown SF | $50-$70 + tip | 20-45 min | |
| Uber / Lyft | Anywhere Bay Area | $25-$50 | 20-45 min | |
| SamTrans bus 398 | Daly City + Pacifica | $2.50 | 30-45 min |
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SFO — Frequently asked
Which terminal does my airline use at SFO?+
Terminal 1 (Harvey Milk): Southwest + Delta + JetBlue + Spirit + Frontier + Hawaiian. Terminal 2: American + Alaska. Terminal 3: United domestic (huge hub). International Terminal: All foreign carriers (BA, Lufthansa, AF, KLM, Cathay, Singapore, ANA, JAL, Korean Air, Air Canada, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Qantas, Air NZ, EVA, China Airlines, China Eastern, Aer Lingus) + United international.
How do I get from SFO to downtown San Francisco?+
BART — $10.75, 30 min direct to Embarcadero or Powell Street stations. Best option. Station at the International Terminal — free AirTrain APM connects from other terminals. Every 15 min. Taxi $50-$70. Uber/Lyft $25-$50. AirTrain (within airport): free, connects all terminals + rental car centre + BART station.
What is the AirTrain at SFO?+
A free automated people-mover connecting all 4 terminals (T1, T2, T3, International) + the rental car centre + the BART station + long-term parking. Two routes: Red Line (between terminals) and Blue Line (extending to rental cars + BART). Runs 24/7, every 4-5 min. Essential for inter-terminal connections at SFO.
How long do I need for a SFO connection?+
Same terminal: 60 min minimum domestic. Inter-terminal via airside connection (T2 ↔ T3 via Boarding Area E airside link): 75-90 min. Inter-terminal with re-security: 90-120 min. International to domestic at SFO requires re-clearing security after customs. Star Alliance international (UA + foreign Star carriers) all in Boarding Area A — easy connections.
How early should I arrive at SFO?+
Domestic: 2 hours. International: 3 hours. SFO security is generally fast (15-30 min) but Sunday/Monday mornings + Friday evenings can hit 45-60 min. Pre-Check + Clear available. International Terminal can have longer security lines during morning Asia departures.
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