How do I get to the international terminal in San Francisco?

Upon arriving at SFO, walk, or take the AirTrain Red Line from BART to Terminal 1, 2 or 3 for domestic flights. The International Terminal check-in counters are a short walk from the BART station main entrance. Fare Payment: Children 4 and under ride free.



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Passengers can connect to certain terminals without exiting and re-entering security. Post-security connectors are available between: International Terminal A Gates (Gates A1 through A15) and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (Gates B1 through B27)

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Yes, a security check is mandatory when you take a connecting flight. This is because there is a time lag between getting off one aeroplane and getting on-board another to reach your destination.

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Why do many major airports have separate terminals for domestic and international flights? International flights require passengers to pass through immigration and customs checks on arrival. Domestic flights do not.

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SFO's 24-hour, year-round AirTrain people mover has station departures about every four minutes, and takes about five minutes to travel between each terminal.

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How long does it take to walk from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 at SFO? Depending on how fast you walk, 10?15 minutes. Due to construction you have to go by way of the International Terminal.

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The terminals are arranged in a circular format that is referred to as The Terminal Loop. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 serve primarily domestic flights, while the International Terminal serves (you guessed it!)

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In 2008, to accommodate growth in passenger traffic and airline demand for gates, SFO embarked on a $383 million project to renovate Terminal 2 into a state-of-the-art domestic terminal. The terminal, which formerly housed international flights, closed when SFO's current International Terminal opened in December 2000.

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SFO's pretty much busy from 7:15 a.m. on to mid-evening. The first peak departure time is from 7:15 to 8:45, with first peak arrival time from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and then it just keeps going. The international flights pick up later in the day. The airport's basically at capacity.

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