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San Francisco, California

What terminal is Southwest at SFO?

San Francisco International Airport

SFO
Terminal

Terminal 2

Southwest uses Terminal 2 at SFO, primarily Boarding Area D.

GatesBoarding Area D
Check-inTerminal 2
BaggageTerminal 2

What to know

Older travel guides may place Southwest in Terminal 1; SFO's current directory lists Terminal 2.

Airport terminal scene accompanying the Southwest at SFO terminal guide
Airport terminal photo by kychan on Unsplash

Airport layout

SFO has Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Terminals 2 and 3, plus International A and G. Airside connectors now link the terminal complex after security.

Getting to the gate

Domestic and international portions of the same airline can use different terminals. Check the operating flight, not only the marketing airline.

Connections

Most terminals connect after security, but walking distances can be significant during Terminal 3 construction.

Quick answers

What terminal is Southwest at SFO?+

Southwest uses Terminal 2 at SFO, primarily Boarding Area D.

Where does Southwest check in at SFO?+

Southwest check-in is at Terminal 2. Confirm it in the airline app before leaving.

Can I connect between terminals at SFO?+

Most terminals connect after security, but walking distances can be significant during Terminal 3 construction.

Can the Southwest terminal at SFO change?+

Yes. Construction, irregular operations, and gate swaps can change the terminal. Confirm the operating carrier, terminal, and gate on your day-of-travel boarding pass.