San Francisco International AirportLow Traffic
Security Wait
44 min
AI-powered estimate
Immigration
52 min
AI-powered estimate
Traffic Score
21.2%
Current congestion
Location
San Francisco
United States
AI Prediction Factors
Complex multi-terminal layout
These factors influence our wait time predictions. Confidence: 80%
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SFO(Current)
52 min
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25 min
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25 min
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San Francisco International Airport
Airport Information
IATA Code: SFO
City: San Francisco
Country: United States
State: CA
TSA PreCheck:Available
CLEAR Plus:Available (5 terminals)
Data Status: Estimated Data
Security Checkpoints (9)
International G
T-1 Area B
T-1 Area C
T-2 Area D
International A
T-3 Area E (60-67)
T-3 Area F (68-90)
T-3 (Gates 72-73)
T-3 (Gates 74-75)
CLEAR+ Locations
Skip the security lines with CLEAR+ at 5 terminals:
International Terminal, Checkpoint A
International Terminal, Checkpoint G
Terminal 1, Checkpoint B
Terminal 2, Checkpoint D
Terminal 3, Checkpoint F
Mobile Passport Control (Free)
Skip customs lines with the free Mobile Passport Control app - a great alternative to CLEAR+ for international arrivals.
- No fees: Completely free, no enrollment required
- Fast processing: Submit customs declaration before arrival
- Group travel: Up to 12 people on one submission
- Wide availability: Active at 35+ US airports
Available for US citizens and Canadian visitors at participating airports
Current Wait Times
PremiumLow21.2%
Security
44 min
AI-powered prediction
Immigration
52 min
AI-powered prediction
Traffic Score74
Busiest Months
JulAugDec
Estimated Peak Hours
Morning (6-9 AM)62min
Midday (11 AM-2 PM)35min
Evening (4-7 PM)57min
Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time
- Use TSA PreCheck for faster screening
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TSA Security Checkpoint
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44 min
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Immigration processing
52 min
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