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San Francisco, California

What terminal is United at SFO?

San Francisco International Airport

SFO
Terminal

Terminals 2 and 3

United operates domestic flights from Terminals 2 and 3 at SFO. International departures generally use the International G gates.

GatesDomestic D, E or F gates; international G gates
Check-inTerminal 3 for most domestic flights
BaggageTerminal 2 or 3 based on the flight

What to know

United's SFO footprint is changing during Terminal 3 construction, making the flight-specific gate especially important.

Airport terminal scene accompanying the United 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 United at SFO?+

United operates domestic flights from Terminals 2 and 3 at SFO. International departures generally use the International G gates.

Where does United check in at SFO?+

United check-in is at Terminal 3 for most domestic flights. 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 United 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.