How Many Terminals Does SFO Have? Complete Terminal Guide

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 4 terminal areas. Each terminal has its own airlines, gates, TSA checkpoints, restaurants, and shops. Here's a complete breakdown of every terminal at SFO.

All Terminals at SFO

Terminal 1 (Boarding Areas B & C)

• Airlines: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country
• Gates: B2–B24, C1–C10
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 1 Checkpoint near Boarding Area B — TSA PreCheck available
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 1 Arrivals Level
• Dining: Bun Mee, Napa Farms Market, The Little Chihuahua, Starbucks

Terminal 2

• Airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Sun Country
• Gates: D1–D18
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 2 Checkpoint — recheck point if connecting from International Terminal
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 2 Arrivals Level
• Dining: Wakaba, The Plant Organic Café, Farmerbrown

Terminal 3 (Boarding Areas E & F)

• Airlines: United Airlines
• Gates: E1–E12, F1–F21
• TSA Checkpoint: Terminal 3 Checkpoint — multiple lanes, TSA PreCheck and CLEAR
• Baggage Claim: Terminal 3 Arrivals Level
• Dining: Lark Creek Grill, Andale, Yankee Pier, Cat Cora's Kitchen

International Terminal (Boarding Areas A & G)

• Airlines: United Airlines (International), Air Canada, Air France, ANA, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines
• Gates: A1–A12, G1–G14
• TSA Checkpoint: International Terminal Security Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available
• Baggage Claim: International Terminal Arrivals Level
• Dining: Tartine Manufactory, Bun Mee, Gott's Roadside, Peet's Coffee

How to Find Your Terminal at SFO

The fastest way to find your terminal is to use our Terminal Finder tool — select SFO and your airline, and you'll instantly see your terminal, gates, and TSA checkpoint. You can also check your airline's app or boarding pass, or visit the official SFO website for terminal maps.

Getting Between Terminals

Large airports like SFO typically have people movers, shuttle buses, or underground trains connecting terminals. Check signage after security for inter-terminal connections. Always allow extra time if you need to change terminals during a connection. See our connecting flights guide for minimum connection times.

For the complete SFO terminal guide with maps, dining, parking, and more, see our full SFO airport guide.

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