Meeting someone at San Francisco Airport.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO · KSFO), California, United States. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for San Francisco Airport
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Which terminal
San Francisco International Airport has 4 arrival terminals: International Terminal, Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Each has its own arrivals area, so waiting at the wrong one is the most common mix-up here. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app. Check it before you set off and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at SFO, even without signal.
- In the arrivals hall of their terminal, a few metres back from the doors.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection before they reach the arrivals hall, which can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Domestic flights have no passport control, so passengers can be out within 15 minutes with hand luggage.
San Francisco runs on America/Los Angeles time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of SFO: San Carlos SQL (16 km), Oakland OAK (18 km), San Jose SJC (49 km), Concord Buchanan Field CCR (50 km), Stockton SCK (104 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in San Francisco?
San Francisco International Airport has 4 arrival terminals: International Terminal, Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app.
How long after landing do passengers come out at SFO?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at SFO right now?
San Francisco runs on America/Los Angeles time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at SFO without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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