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
Dec 18, 2023, 12:54 pm
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FYI for those flying into SFO in H1'24, it sounds the airport is doing a pretty major project on 28L so expect delays starting January 16th.
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...t-18561498.php
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...t-18561498.php
Dec 18, 2023, 1:18 pm
#572
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FYI for those flying into SFO in H1'24, it sounds the airport is doing a pretty major project on 28L so expect delays starting January 16th.
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...t-18561498.php
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...t-18561498.php
Dec 18, 2023, 3:06 pm
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Dec 18, 2023, 3:56 pm
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SQ probably can't check luggage through to a domestic basic economy ticket -- I'm guessing they'll get an error. Anything else, they should be able to check it through -- and it won't need to be paid. It's treated as though it were a single ticket at that point.
Dec 18, 2023, 8:05 pm
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My wife don't not have any status either with SQ or UA, does not have any Chase cards with UA. She needed to pay for both checked bags and it was $80.
So, the question - in the situation above, at SIN, would SQ be able to tag her bags at the final destination and without asking her to pay for bags in behalf of UA? If SQ would tag bags to her final destination, would UA ask her to pay at bag drop at SFO?
Dec 18, 2023, 8:15 pm
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That's what I was saying -- it would be handled exactly as if the flights were booked on a single ticket: the flights would be booked to the final destination, and baggage revenue, if any, is worked out behind the scenes.
Dec 18, 2023, 8:47 pm
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I once did this on separate UA and CX tickets for an HKG connection (back when UA would interline to non-partners for 1K), and when the UA flight was delayed causing a forced overnight at HKG, my itinerary showed as a single itinerary such that I was given a hotel and auto rebooked on CX the following morning.
Dec 19, 2023, 11:50 am
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Yes. UA's fees become completely irrelevant as soon as the bags are tagged through to the final destination.
That's what I was saying -- it would be handled exactly as if the flights were booked on a single ticket: the flights would be booked to the final destination, and baggage revenue, if any, is worked out behind the scenes.
That's what I was saying -- it would be handled exactly as if the flights were booked on a single ticket: the flights would be booked to the final destination, and baggage revenue, if any, is worked out behind the scenes.
Question - would TK able to do the same with IST-ORD TK flight and the separate ORD-SFO flight?
Dec 19, 2023, 12:02 pm
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Dec 28, 2023, 9:10 pm
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Domestic to Int. at SFO on UA
Hi all, in June I have flights booked from ANC to SYD, via SFO.
The connection time is only 1hr 20min. Am I right in thinking that this is unlikely to work? Or are things at SFO such that it’s likely to be ok?
Factors in my favour: I’m travelling in 1st, then in Polaris, so hopefully I’ll be given TSAPre and the priority queue. Then also this will all happen around 10pm.
Qn: will the ANC flight & the SYD flights arrive into & depart from the same terminal. Also, will I have to re-check my luggage.
I hope someone can assist. Happy NY to everyone.
The connection time is only 1hr 20min. Am I right in thinking that this is unlikely to work? Or are things at SFO such that it’s likely to be ok?
Factors in my favour: I’m travelling in 1st, then in Polaris, so hopefully I’ll be given TSAPre and the priority queue. Then also this will all happen around 10pm.
Qn: will the ANC flight & the SYD flights arrive into & depart from the same terminal. Also, will I have to re-check my luggage.
I hope someone can assist. Happy NY to everyone.
Dec 28, 2023, 9:27 pm
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You don’t go through security again at SFO if you’re on United for both flights. And if on United both flights, your bags will be checked from ANC to SYD - you won’t even see them at SFO. 1hr20 is plenty of time.
You’re not given TSApre if you’re in 1st or Polaris - TSA Pre is a completely separate program administered by the Dept. of Homeland Security. If you want TSA Pre, you have to sign up for it through Homeland Security/TSA.
You’re not given TSApre if you’re in 1st or Polaris - TSA Pre is a completely separate program administered by the Dept. of Homeland Security. If you want TSA Pre, you have to sign up for it through Homeland Security/TSA.
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Dec 28, 2023, 9:30 pm
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You will arrival F/E concourse and departure on G, all connected airside 15-20 min wlak.
That helps as arrival problems at SFO tend to be worse in the morning.
Your biggest risk is a late arrival from ANC for whatever reason as there are no alternatives to SYD until the next day. However the options from ANC are limited. Would be more comfortable with 2-2 1/2 hours.
If there is a return trip, the flight from SYD to USA will require customers and rechecking - easy to do at SFO.
Dec 28, 2023, 10:04 pm
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Thanks everyone. That’s all pretty reassuring.
As for TSA Pre, the system must have changed, as back a few years ago, TSA Pre was printed my boarding passes travelling from Oz thru to West Coast via HNL, both flights in Biz/1st on HA. Obviously no longer the case :-(
Thanks again! Cheers.
As for TSA Pre, the system must have changed, as back a few years ago, TSA Pre was printed my boarding passes travelling from Oz thru to West Coast via HNL, both flights in Biz/1st on HA. Obviously no longer the case :-(
Thanks again! Cheers.
Dec 28, 2023, 10:24 pm
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Technically it could arrive in D. But I still think 15-20 minutes is an overestimate for a D to G connection, unless you have mobility issues. I regularly clear security in G and walk to D in under 10.
Dec 28, 2023, 10:57 pm
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Thanks everyone. That’s all pretty reassuring.
As for TSA Pre, the system must have changed, as back a few years ago, TSA Pre was printed my boarding passes travelling from Oz thru to West Coast via HNL, both flights in Biz/1st on HA. Obviously no longer the case :-(
Thanks again! Cheers.
As for TSA Pre, the system must have changed, as back a few years ago, TSA Pre was printed my boarding passes travelling from Oz thru to West Coast via HNL, both flights in Biz/1st on HA. Obviously no longer the case :-(
Thanks again! Cheers.