# SFO — San Francisco International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SFO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SFO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T18:56:26.094+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: San Francisco International Airport - IATA: SFO - ICAO: KSFO - City: San Francisco - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 21 km (13 mi) south of downtown San Francisco - Runways: 4 - Terminals: 4 - Annual passengers: 50.1M - Worldwide rank: #24 - Hub for: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines - Official website: https://www.flysfo.com ## Overview Welcome San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a rarity among U.S. hubs, offering an expansive food and lounge scene paired with a unique airport-wide arts and museum program. Designed as much to feel like a civic space as a transit hub, SFO stands out with its distinctive art installations peppered throughout the terminals. Navigating through the various terminals at SFO can be a journey in itself, especially when leveraging the AirTrain and understanding its terminal layout. At a glance SFO serves around 50.1 million passengers a year and is a crucial hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Located 21 kilometers (13 miles) south of downtown San Francisco, the airport features four runways and four distinct terminals: Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the Dianne Feinstein International Terminal. The airport connects to the city center through various transport options, including BART, SamTrans, and on-demand rideshares, ensuring passengers can reach downtown in approximately 30 to 60 minutes based on the mode of transit. Terminals & layout The airport’s four terminals each cater to different sets of airlines and services. Terminal 1, named after Harvey… ## Terminals (4) - **Harvey Milk Terminal 1** — 37 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines (some flights) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — 18 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/terminals/2 - **Terminal 3** — 35 gates · airlines: United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/terminals/3 - **Dianne Feinstein International Terminal** — 29 gates · airlines: United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Other international carriers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/terminals/international ## Dining (30) - **Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge** — 2 · Lounge · Star Alliance · Sunday - Saturday: 5:30 am-7:15 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/air-canada-maple-leaf-lounge-2 - **Air France - KLM Lounge** — International · Lounge · SkyTeam · Sunday - Saturday: 9:30 am-12:45 am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/air-france-klm-lounge-international - **Air India Maharaja Lounge** — International · Lounge · Star Alliance · Sunday - Saturday: 6:00 am-11:55 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/air-india-maharaja-lounge-international - **Alaska Lounge** — 1 · Lounge · oneworld · Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-12:00 am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/alaska-lounge-1 - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 1 · Lounge · oneworld · Sunday - Saturday: 4:30 am-11:30 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/american-airlines-admirals-club-1 - **American Express - The Centurion Lounge** — 2 · Lounge · Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-11:00 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/american-express-the-centurion-lounge-2 - **Amy's Drive Thru** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/amy-s-drive-thru-1 - **Andale Mexican Kitchen** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/andale-mexican-kitchen-3 - **Boudin Bakery** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/boudin-bakery-1 - **Bourbon Pub** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/bourbon-pub-3 - **British Airways Lounge** — International · Lounge · oneworld · Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-11:30 am, 1:30 pm-6:45 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/british-airways-lounge-international - **Burger Joint** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/burger-joint-1 - **Burger Joint** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/burger-joint-2 - **Cathay Pacific Lounge** — International · Lounge · oneworld · Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 am-12:45 pm, 8:20 pm-12:05 am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/cathay-pacific-lounge-international - **China Airlines Lounge** — International · Lounge · SkyTeam · Sunday - Saturday: 9:30 am-12:30 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/china-airlines-lounge-international - **Delta Sky Club** — 1 · Lounge · SkyTeam · Sunday - Monday: 4:30 am-10:30 pm; Tuesday - Friday: 4:30 am-12:00 am; Saturday: 4:30 am-10:30 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/delta-sky-club-1 - **Fresh Roll Vietnamese** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/fresh-roll-vietnamese - **Korean Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/korean-express - **Lark Creek Grill** — 1 · $$$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/lark-creek-grill-1 - **Mustards Bar & Grill** — $$$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/mustards-bar-grill - **Napa Farms Market** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/napa-farms-market-2 - **Peet's Coffee** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/peet-s-coffee-1 - **Peet's Coffee** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/peet-s-coffee-2 - **Peet's Coffee** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/peet-s-coffee-3 - **Pizza Loca** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/pizza-loca-3 - **SFO Food Court** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/sfo-food-court - **Sutro's at the Airport** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/sutro-s-at-the-airport - **The Plant Cafe Organic** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/the-plant-cafe-organic-2 - **Tyler Florence Rotisserie** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/tyler-florence-rotisserie-2 - **Yank Sing** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/restaurants/yank-sing-3 ## Lounges (19) - **Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge** — 2 · access: International Terminal, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/air-canada-maple-leaf-lounge - **Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge** — 2 · access: Air Canada · Sunday - Saturday: 5:30 am-7:15 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/air-canada-maple-leaf-lounge-2 - **Air France - KLM Lounge** — International A · access: International Terminal, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/air-france-klm-lounge - **Air France - KLM Lounge** — International · access: Air France, KLM, EVA AIR, Korean Air · Sunday - Saturday: 9:30 am-12:45 am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/air-france-klm-lounge-international - **Air India Maharaja Lounge** — International A · access: International Terminal, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/air-india-maharaja-lounge - **Air India Maharaja Lounge** — International · access: Air India, LOT Polish Airlines · Sunday - Saturday: 6:00 am-11:55 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/air-india-maharaja-lounge-international - **Alaska Lounge** — 1 · access: Alaska, Hawaiian, STARLUX · Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-12:00 am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/alaska-lounge-1 - **Alaska Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/alaska-lounge-2 - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 1 · access: American · Sunday - Saturday: 4:30 am-11:30 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-1 - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-2 - **American Express Centurion Lounge** — 3 · access: Terminal 3, credit card lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/american-express-centurion-lounge-3 - **American Express - The Centurion Lounge** — 2 · access: Amex Centurion · Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-11:00 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/american-express-the-centurion-lounge-2 - **British Airways Lounge** — International A · access: International Terminal, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/british-airways-lounge - **British Airways Lounge** — International · access: British Airways · Sunday - Saturday: 5:00 am-11:30 am, 1:30 pm-6:45 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/british-airways-lounge-international - **Cathay Pacific Lounge** — International A · access: International Terminal, airline lounge · around 13:40 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/cathay-pacific-lounge - **Cathay Pacific Lounge** — International · access: Cathay Pacific · Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 am-12:45 pm, 8:20 pm-12:05 am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/cathay-pacific-lounge-international - **China Airlines Lounge** — International A · access: International Terminal, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/china-airlines-lounge - **China Airlines Lounge** — International · access: China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern, Condor · Sunday - Saturday: 9:30 am-12:30 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/china-airlines-lounge-international - **Delta Sky Club** — 1 · access: Delta · Sunday - Monday: 4:30 am-10:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday: 4:30 am-12:00 am, Saturday: 4:30 am-10:30 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/lounges/delta-sky-club-1 ## Shops (16) - **Bose** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/bose - **Brookstone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/brookstone - **DFS Duty Free** — INTL-G URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/dfs-duty-free - **Gucci** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/gucci - **Gucci** — International · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/gucci-international - **Hudson News** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/hudson-news-1 - **InMotion** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/inmotion-2 - **Kiehl's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/kiehl-s - **Levi's** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/levi-s-3 - **MAC Cosmetics** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/mac-cosmetics - **Relay** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/relay-1 - **San Francisco Arts Commission Store** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/san-francisco-arts-commission-store-3 - **Sunglass Hut** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/sunglass-hut-2 - **Tech on the Go** — 3 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/tech-on-the-go-3 - **Tumi** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/tumi - **Victoria's Secret** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/shops/victoria-s-secret-2 ## Parking (8) - **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — Free lot · $0/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/cell-phone-waiting-lot - **Domestic Parking** — Garage · 40/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/domestic-parking - **Electric Vehicle Charging** — Garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/electric-vehicle-charging - **International Parking** — Garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/international-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/long-term-parking - **Oversize Vehicle Parking** — Lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/oversize-vehicle-parking - **ParkFAST** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/parkfast - **Surface Lot C** — Daily parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/parking/surface-lot-c ## Ground transport (8) - **BART** — Rapid transit · 30 min in-vehicle; ~35-40 min including wait and AirTrain · $10-11 one way SFO–central SF (Clipper) · Every 10-15 min day/evening; less frequent late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/bart - **Caltrain** — Regional rail via transfer · Approx 60-75 min SFO–Palo Alto with transfers · Reported SFO–Peninsula combo often under $10-12 total via BART/SamTrans + Caltrain · Core service often every 30-60 min; denser at rush hour, thinner late evenings URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/caltrain - **Hotel shuttle** — Courtesy shuttle · Typical ride 10-20 min including loops between nearby hotels · Often free for registered guests; some properties reportedly charge a small fee or bake shuttle cost into resort/parking fees · Commonly advertised at 15-30 min intervals; riders report longer gaps late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/hotel-shuttle - **Kiss & Fly** — Drop-off mode · Varies widely with traffic; locals report 10-30 min loops at peak · $0 for curbside pickup/dropoff; parking/idle fees only if using garages URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/kiss-fly - **Rideshare pickup** — App-based · Often 30-60 min SFO–downtown depending on traffic · Highly variable; Reddit reports typical Uber/Lyft downtown fares in the $35-60 range, more with surge · On-demand; practical wait commonly 5-20 min depending on time and congestion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/rideshare-pickup - **SamTrans** — Local bus · Up to 60-90 min SFO–downtown SF depending on line/traffic · $2-3 standard local fare range reported by riders · Daytime every 20-30 min on key routes; late night as infrequent as every 60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/samtrans - **San Francisco Municipal Railway** — Bus connections URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/san-francisco-municipal-railway - **Taxi** — On-demand · Roughly 30-60 min SFO–downtown depending on traffic · Riders report typical metered SFO–downtown fares around $50-60 including tip · Continuous supply at official taxi ranks; wait times vary with demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/transport/taxi ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Use the free AirTrain to position yourself for better food or lounge options across the terminals. - _Time_: For international flights, know whether you're departing from Boarding Area A or G in the International Terminal to cut down on post-security walking. - _Avoid_: Don’t assume your closest gate has the best amenities; explore terminals with more lounge options for a richer pre-flight experience. - _Quiet_: The quieter side of the International Terminal can sometimes make for a more pleasant wait if you have flexibility with your gate. - _Local_: For a taste of San Francisco, stop by Boudin Bakery in Terminal 1 or try Yank Sing in Terminal 3 for dim sum. - _Money_: Take advantage of SFO’s free interactive map that combines flight tracking with terminal services, saving time and avoiding unplanned spending. - _Insider_: Check SFO’s airline listings to get real-time information about terminal services and baggage points during irregular operations. ## Travellers notes mentioning SFO - [Every U.S. Centurion Lounge I keep returning to, ranked](https://airport.flights/notes/centurion-lounges-ranked-2026) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-06-08 Eight Centurion lounges, 18 messy months of U.S. flying, and which ones are now worth your Amex fee. - [Lounge access strategy when you don’t have airline status](https://airport.flights/notes/lounge-access-without-status) — by Bridget Halsey, 2026-06-08 How non‑elite travelers can use cards, passes, and smart timing to get into airport lounges without chasing Gold or Platinum. - [What the best airport lounges in the world actually have in common](https://airport.flights/notes/what-the-best-lounges-have-in-common) — by Mei Lin Tan, 2026-06-08 Four traits that make The Pier First, Qantas First, Lufthansa’s FCT and even SFO’s Centurion feel like sanctuaries, and why most U.S. lounges miss the mark. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SFO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sfo/departures — HTML page with live departures