Welcome to the United States, the Bay Area, and San Francisco!
Immigration
International arriving passengers (with the exception of those arriving on flights from pre-cleared countries) must complete U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry procedures in the Federal Inspection Area. For more information, visit U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Baggage Reclaim
After clearing immigration, proceed to the baggage reclaim area to collect your bags. Please contact your airline for lost or damaged baggage.
Arriving to San Francisco
Passengers ending their journey at SFO should exit the Federal Inspection Area through the doors marked "San Francisco" into the International Arrivals Meeting Area.Ground transportation options are available.
Connecting Flights
Onward passengers should exit the Arrivals Hall through the doors marked "Connecting Flights." Passengers may recheck baggage that is tagged to its final destination at the Baggage Desks located outside of the exit. If an agent is not available, or baggage is not tagged to its final destination, passengers should visit their airline's ticket counter.
Please note connecting passengers exit into the airport's public area and are required to clear security prior to boarding their next flight. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about the security checkpoint process.
Passengers may transfer between terminals by walking or riding AirTrain, SFO's automated terminal transit system.
International flights depart from SFO's International Terminal. Check-in desks are located on the Departures Level of the Main Hall.
Transferring from Harvey Milk Terminal 1 to the International Terminal
Passengers on flights arriving at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 may transfer to flights in the International Terminal "A" Gates via a connector walkway that links the two gate areas. Follow the signage toward the International Terminal A Gates.
Terminal 1 passengers transferring to flights in International Terminal "G" Gates should exit Terminal 1 and proceed to the "G" Gates security checkpoint. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about the security checkpoint process.
Passengers not checked in for their onward flight should visit their airline's ticket counter in the International Terminal Main Hall.
Transferring from Terminal 2 or 3 to the International Terminal
Passengers on flights arriving at Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 may transfer to the International Terminal "G" Gates via a connector walkway that links the two gate areas. The entrance to the connector is located post-security in Terminal 3 near Gate F1, and the exit is located post-security in International Terminal Boarding Area G near Gate G1.
Terminal 2 or 3 passengers transferring to flights in the International Terminal "A" Gates should exit their arrival terminal and proceed to the International Terminal "A" Gates security checkpoint. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has information about the security checkpoint process. Passengers may walk or take AirTrain, SFO's automated terminal transit system, from Terminal 2 or 3 to the International Terminal A Station.
Passengers not checked in for their onward flight should visit their airline's ticket counter in the International Terminal Main Hall.