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SFO Airport Arrivals Today — Real-Time Flight Status & Updates
Check live arrivals at San Francisco International Airport. Find your flight status, baggage claim carousels, terminal information, and real-time updates.
Check SFO Arrivals in Real Time
For live, up-to-the-minute arrivals status at San Francisco International Airport, use these official and trusted sources:
💡 Fastest way to check your flight
Your airline's official app is the fastest and most reliable source for your specific flight's status. Download it before you travel — it provides push notifications for gate changes, delays, and cancellations in real time.
Arriving at SFO: What to Know
Baggage Claim
After landing at San Francisco International Airport, follow signs to Baggage Claim. Check the overhead monitors for your carousel number — it's assigned based on your flight number and arriving terminal.
- Terminal 1 (Boarding Areas B & C): Terminal 1 Arrivals Level
- Terminal 2: Terminal 2 Arrivals Level
- Terminal 3 (Boarding Areas E & F): Terminal 3 Arrivals Level
- International Terminal (Boarding Areas A & G): International Terminal Arrivals Level
If your bag doesn't appear within 30 minutes, visit your airline's baggage service office located near the claim area to file a report.
Ground Transportation
Once you have your bags, head to ground transportation on the arrivals level. Options include:
- BART — direct rail service from SFO to downtown San Francisco (~30 min) and East Bay
- SamTrans bus — local and express routes to Peninsula cities
- Caltrain — via SamTrans connection to Millbrae Caltrain station
- Ride-share & taxi — pickup on Level 5 Departures roadway or designated zones
See our full SFO ground transportation guide.
SFO Terminal Information
- Terminal 1 (Boarding Areas B & C) — Airlines: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country. Gates: B2–B24, C1–C10
- Terminal 2 — Airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Sun Country. Gates: D1–D18
- Terminal 3 (Boarding Areas E & F) — Airlines: United Airlines. Gates: E1–E12, F1–F21
- International Terminal (Boarding Areas A & G) — Airlines: United Airlines (International), Air Canada, Air France, ANA and more. Gates: A1–A12, G1–G14
See our complete SFO terminal guide for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is baggage claim at SFO?
Baggage claim at San Francisco International Airport is on the arrivals level (lower/ground level) of each terminal. Check monitors for your carousel number after landing.
How do I check my flight status at SFO?
The fastest way is your airline's app with push notifications. You can also check FlightAware, the official SFO website, or Google (search "SFO arrivals").
What should I do if my flight at SFO is delayed?
Monitor your airline's app for rebooking options — it's faster than the service counter. Head to an airport lounge if you have access. If the delay is airline-caused and overnight, ask about hotel and meal vouchers. Know your passenger rights from the DOT.