San Francisco Airport (SFO) | International Terminal
Overview
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s International Terminal serves 45 airlines that fly nonstop to 50 cities around the world. The International Terminal has two concourses connected by the International Main Hall on Level 3. Concourse A is on the east side of the airport, while Concourse G is on the west side. SFO also has three domestic terminals.
FO International Terminal is packed with options for dining, shopping, and relaxing, both preand post-security.
Where Can I Eat and Drink at SFO International Terminal?
There are a dozen dining options in SFO’s International Terminal. In the Main Hall, you’ll find Potrero Grill, Tapas and Taps with a full bar,24th & Mission Taco House, Pick Up Stix serving Asian fusion fare, and a coffee shop. Within Concourse A, look for Boudin, which serves up sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and soups. Foodies enjoy the comfort food at Valencia Street Station. In Terminal G, choose between Mustards Bar & Grill for sit-down Wine Country fare, Napa Farms Market for local grab-and-go options, or Tomokazu for Japanese dishes with a sceney vibe.
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What Can I Buy at SFO International Terminal?
You’ll find lots of luxury, duty-free shopping choices at San Francisco International Airport’s International Terminal, but there are also lots of budget options for souvenirs and gifts.
Before you pass through security, you can shop at two newsstands and a Brookstone, which offers travel gadgets. In both concourses, you’ll find luxury icons like Hermes, Burberry, and Gucci, and the DFS Duty Free Galleria, where fragrances, tobacco, liquor and designer apparel are on offer. In Concourse A, InMotion has your hookup for headphones and tablets, and there are two stands selling sundries and magazines. In Concourse G, you’ll also find the Chocolate Market and a newsstand.
Where Can I Relax at SFO International Terminal?
The SFO International Terminal has lots of options to chill before your flight, including 10 airport lounges and a nap room facility with showers.
To rest up in a private room or take a shower, visit Freshen Up near the security checkpoint for the G gates. You can rent a small nap room with WiFi and a flight monitor or take a shower. Rates start at $40 for an hour in a nap room or $25 for a shower, with packages available and reduced rates for longer stays.
Most of the airport lounges, including the Air France/KLM, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic lounges, are near the A gates. United Airlines has two lounges in the G gate area, including one for business class passengers. Each lounge has different admission requirements, but some offer guest day passes starting at around $50.
What Else Can I Do at SFO International Terminal?
You won’t find yourself bored before your flight from SFO’s International Terminal. It’s sprinkled with dozens of pieces of artwork as well as rotating exhibitions. There’s an Outdoor Terrace with an observation deck near Gate G14. Pop into the Aviation Library and Museum in the Main Hall to learn about the history of flight. Watch short films by leading makers at the Video Arts display in the Main Hall. Rent a cellphone, use the internet, send a fax or make a copy at TripTel in the Main Hall. Kids love the self-guided tours available at the information desk. When they finish, return to the desk for a prize.
Departing from SFO International Terminal
For international flights from the A or G gates, check in on Level 3, the Departures level of SFO’s International Main Hall. Shops, restaurants, and services are available pre- and post-security. Head to the eastern Concourse A for A gates, or the western Concourse G for G gates. Each has its own security checkpoint. Concourse A serves Gates A1 through A15. Concourse G includes Gates G1 through G14. Allow at least a five-minute walk to the end of either concourse, where gates A15 or G14 are located.
Try to arrive three hours in advance of an international flight from SFO’s International Terminal.
Arriving at SFO International Terminal
When your flight arrives at the San Francisco Airport International Terminal, go through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the Federal Inspection Area. If you are leaving the airport, go through the doors marked “San Francisco” for baggage claim and ground transportation. If you have another flight, go through the doors marked “Connecting Flight” and pass through security for your next flight.
San Francisco Airport International Terminal Level 1
- Joe & The Juice
- Tomokazu
- British Airways Lounge
- Mustards Bar&Grill
- Boudin Bakery
- New Stand, International Terminal A
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- DFS Duty Free Galleria, International Terminal A
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- Gucci, International A
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- Ingenuity
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- 24th & Mission Taco House
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- Tapas and Taps
- 24th & Mission Taco House
- Potrero Grill
- Brookstone, International Main Hall
- Hudson News
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- Pick Up Stix
- San Francisco Chronicle News, International A
- Aviation Museum & Library
- Gucci, International A
- DFS Duty Free Galleria, International Terminal A
- Hermes, International Terminal A
- Black Point Cafe
- British Airways Lounge
- Boudin Bakery
- Mustards Bar & Grill
- New Stand, International Terminal A
- Boudin Bakery
- Ingenuity
- Valencia Street Station
What airlines serve International Terminal?
List of the airlines serving International Terminal
- Aer Lingus
- AeroMexico
- Air China
- Air France
- Air India
- Air New Zealand
- Air Transat
- Alaska Airlines
- ANA
- Asiana Airlines
- Avianca
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- China Southern Airlines
- Condor
- Copa Airlines
- Emirates
- EVA AIR
- Fiji Airways
- Flair Airlines
- Frenchbee
- Frontier
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Iberia
- ITA Airways
- Japan Airlines
- KLM
- Korean Air
- LEVEL Airlines
- Lufthansa Airlines
- Philippine Airlines
- Porter airlines
- Qantas Airways
- Qatar Airways
- SAS
- Singapore Airlines
- Starlux
- Sun Country Airlines
- Swiss International Air Lines
- TAP Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- United
- Vietnam Airlines
- Virgin Airlines
- WestJet
- ZIPAIR
Need To Know
- Website: www.flysfo.com
- Phone: +1 650-821-8211
- Address: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA 94128, USA
- Airport opening times: 24 hours
- Airlines: SFO International Terminal serves 45 airlines, from Air France to Virgin Atlantic
- Customs: A Customs Clearance office is in the Level 2 Arrivals Lobby, pre-security
- Restrooms: Frequent, including baby changing facilities
- Wifi: Free. Simply select the network ‘#SFO FREE WIFI’, launch a web browser, and connect. Each authentication lasts four hours, but you can always connect again
- Charging: Slow charging is free and readily available. There are also public phones available. Rapid chargers are available in each concourse for a fee
- Lost and Found: No lost and found in the International Terminal. Go to Terminal 1 Arrivals. Phone: 650.821.7014
- Medical care: A medical clinic is in the Main Hall, Departures level, pre-security
- Shoeshine: Post-security near checkpoint
- Baggage assistance: Main Hall for pre-security assistance, Arrivals Hall, and curbside
- Money: ATMs are available. Travelex machines with foreign currency are available in both concourses near the food courts and Gates A10 and G91
- Pet relief areas: Near Gates G4/G5 in Concourse G and post-security in Concourse A
- Faith areas: Berman Reflection Room, Main Hall
- Luggage storage: Main Hall, pre-security