Jul 30, 2016, 11:29 am
Last edit by: dhuey
UA @ SFO uses Terminals D, E, F, G, all UA gates are connected airside
UA terminal map & SFO terminal map
United clubs locations:
E gates -- near E3
F gates -- in the F rotunda
G gates -- near G9 (former Global First Lounge)
Mezzanine -- across from E1 (between E & F concourse)
United Polaris Lounge (United/Star Alliance long-haul business class passengers only) - just past Intl G security on the right.
Arrivals -- CLOSED - was near UA Domestic baggage claim (near the Internation Terminal end escalator) on the Arrival level
AMEX Centurion Lounge -- across from Gate F1
Freshen Up! -- is an independent option for Shower facilities, nap rooms, toiletries, ironing facilities and undergarments.
MCT
UA-UA D-D is usually 30 minutes
xx-UA I-D is generally 80-105 minutes (but without Global Entry this is very tight)
UA-XX D-D is ????
Incoming International (except Canadian flights arriving as domestic flights - clearance is done in Canada) - must clear USA immigration and customs even if in-transit to a non-USA destination. Therefore also need to re-clear security if connecting.
Bags can be check at either International Check (G) or Domestic check-in (T3) for either international or domestic flights -- you may get some pushback at International check-in counters checking bags for solely domestic flights (apparently it is a bit more complex to get the bags to the domestic side)
Bag storage Open Everyday 6am – 11 pm
Before security, on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal, near the entrance to Gates G91-G102.
Related threads
Connecting in SFO
Archived posts: Consolidated Connection time/logistics-Domestic & International at SFO [ARCHIVE]
UA terminal map & SFO terminal map
United clubs locations:
E gates -- near E3
F gates -- in the F rotunda
G gates -- near G9 (former Global First Lounge)
Mezzanine -- across from E1 (between E & F concourse)
United Polaris Lounge (United/Star Alliance long-haul business class passengers only) - just past Intl G security on the right.
Arrivals -- CLOSED - was near UA Domestic baggage claim (near the Internation Terminal end escalator) on the Arrival level
AMEX Centurion Lounge -- across from Gate F1
Freshen Up! -- is an independent option for Shower facilities, nap rooms, toiletries, ironing facilities and undergarments.
MCT
UA-UA D-D is usually 30 minutes
xx-UA I-D is generally 80-105 minutes (but without Global Entry this is very tight)
UA-XX D-D is ????
Incoming International (except Canadian flights arriving as domestic flights - clearance is done in Canada) - must clear USA immigration and customs even if in-transit to a non-USA destination. Therefore also need to re-clear security if connecting.
Bags can be check at either International Check (G) or Domestic check-in (T3) for either international or domestic flights -- you may get some pushback at International check-in counters checking bags for solely domestic flights (apparently it is a bit more complex to get the bags to the domestic side)
Bag storage Open Everyday 6am – 11 pm
Before security, on the Departures/Ticketing Level of the International Terminal, near the entrance to Gates G91-G102.
Related threads
Connecting in SFO
Archived posts: Consolidated Connection time/logistics-Domestic & International at SFO [ARCHIVE]
Consolidated SFO connection time/logistics-Domestic & International
May 11, 2019, 12:59 pm
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Agreed, and depending upon the time of the year, it may be a really bad idea. Personally, I wouldn't want to do a four-hour drive immediately upon arriving from Singapore. However, if OP were to miss the connecting flight, needed to get to RNO as early as possible, and was well-rested, it would be the fastest way to go, so I wanted to list it as an option even though I'm not really recommending it.
May 11, 2019, 9:25 pm
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Agreed, and depending upon the time of the year, it may be a really bad idea. Personally, I wouldn't want to do a four-hour drive immediately upon arriving from Singapore. However, if OP were to miss the connecting flight, needed to get to RNO as early as possible, and was well-rested, it would be the fastest way to go, so I wanted to list it as an option even though I'm not really recommending it.
I would even prefer driving during daylight and my companion would love to experience it, but cheapest revenue tickets are $1600/per person and there are no award seats even in Y....
Yes. Have been last 11 years, but will drop to generic this year and will experience in future all the 'pleanatness' of air travel in US
While it is not applicable to me, my wife will be travelling exactly same route two days earlier and she will have PP and 4 hours between connections.
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May 11, 2019, 10:06 pm
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OK, update - just checked again on UA's website found that there are seats available in Y for June 15th for both of us.
Changed both flights (yes, it costed me $150) and reserved car at Hertz off airport. So, will be driving.
Thanks everyone for useful comments.
Changed both flights (yes, it costed me $150) and reserved car at Hertz off airport. So, will be driving.
Thanks everyone for useful comments.
May 18, 2019, 7:41 am
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I am flying SIN-SFO-SBA (UA 28, arriving 9:20 PM). I have a couple of questions since this is my first time flying into SFO and first time doing International-Domestic connection with TSAPre. (Usually,I fly into LAX and drive)
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did.
2. Assuming I get pre-check, after clearing immigration, what is the fastest way to get from baggage claim to drop off bags and domestic gates? I've read this thread but I still don't have a good picture of it.
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did.
2. Assuming I get pre-check, after clearing immigration, what is the fastest way to get from baggage claim to drop off bags and domestic gates? I've read this thread but I still don't have a good picture of it.
May 18, 2019, 10:33 am
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I am flying SIN-SFO-SBA (UA 28, arriving 9:20 PM). I have a couple of questions since this is my first time flying into SFO and first time doing International-Domestic connection with TSAPre. (Usually,I fly into LAX and drive)
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did. ...
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did. ...
If it does not, just have it reprinted in SFO at an automated kiosk
Going to the right is a bit long walk but more pre-security access to food and shop -- but there are plenty of food and shops post-security domestic terminal.
Either way, it is just minutes.
May 18, 2019, 2:26 pm
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I am flying SIN-SFO-SBA (UA 28, arriving 9:20 PM). I have a couple of questions since this is my first time flying into SFO and first time doing International-Domestic connection with TSAPre. (Usually,I fly into LAX and drive)
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did.
2. Assuming I get pre-check, after clearing immigration, what is the fastest way to get from baggage claim to drop off bags and domestic gates? I've read this thread but I still don't have a good picture of it.
1. Will the boarding issued in SIN for SFO-SBA leg have precheck? The reason I ask on the outbound I flew SBA-SFO-MUC and SFO-MUC did not have pre-check, while the first leg did.
2. Assuming I get pre-check, after clearing immigration, what is the fastest way to get from baggage claim to drop off bags and domestic gates? I've read this thread but I still don't have a good picture of it.
2. Did you see the below posts? I think they give a pretty good description.
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May 18, 2019, 2:56 pm
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Customs is no longer separate. Passport control and customs occur at the same time.
May 18, 2019, 3:09 pm
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Thanks, correct. As of last month, at least, they still had all the equipment and desks set up for former customs, but no one staffing them. So in my listing, above, (iii) should be 'former customs', which you just walk through.
May 31, 2019, 3:20 pm
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Anyone run into luggage delay at SFO? I mean, coming off of international metal near noon, easy breezy immigration/Customs via GE, only to found that your checked in luggage is no show after 1hr type of delay. Basically did the time for your luggage to show up at the carrousel delayed your ability to connect to the domestic onward metal? Wanted to know for the future reference.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
May 31, 2019, 3:39 pm
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Anyone run into luggage delay at SFO? I mean, coming off of international metal near noon, easy breezy immigration/Customs via GE, only to found that your checked in luggage is no show after 1hr type of delay. Basically did the time for your luggage to show up at the carrousel delayed your ability to connect to the domestic onward metal? Wanted to know for the future reference.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Jun 10, 2019, 6:59 pm
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Need suggestions on making a 85min International - Domestic connection. I have low confidence but United won't re-book me to a later flight without collecting a $348/person fare difference (although they will waive the change fee as a goodwill gesture - eyeroll).
So my question is, how do I make this connection? I am flying TPE - SFO - PDX
1. Traveling with my son and husband - I have Global Entry but they do not. Does SFO have Mobile Passport?
2. We will have checked bags
3. On our inbound international flight we are in economy and seated toward the back of the aircraft
What can I do?
So my question is, how do I make this connection? I am flying TPE - SFO - PDX
1. Traveling with my son and husband - I have Global Entry but they do not. Does SFO have Mobile Passport?
2. We will have checked bags
3. On our inbound international flight we are in economy and seated toward the back of the aircraft
What can I do?
Jun 10, 2019, 11:16 pm
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Assuming that this is all on one ticket, UA will rebook you onto the next available PDX flight (at no charge) if you miss your connection. Since SFO-PDX runs frequently (for example, there are 8 scheduled tomorrow), I wouldn’t worry too much about this unless there happens to be a big event in the PDX area that day.
Jun 10, 2019, 11:46 pm
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Need suggestions on making a 85min International - Domestic connection. I have low confidence but United won't re-book me to a later flight without collecting a $348/person fare difference (although they will waive the change fee as a goodwill gesture - eyeroll).
So my question is, how do I make this connection? I am flying TPE - SFO - PDX
1. Traveling with my son and husband - I have Global Entry but they do not. Does SFO have Mobile Passport?
So my question is, how do I make this connection? I am flying TPE - SFO - PDX
1. Traveling with my son and husband - I have Global Entry but they do not. Does SFO have Mobile Passport?