San Francisco Airport (SFO) | Terminal 2

OVERVIEW

There are four terminals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California’s second-busiest airport. Along with an international terminal, there are three domestic terminals, numbered 1, 2, and 3. This guide is for Terminal 2, which serves Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines. Terminal 2 has two concourses: Concourse C (for C gates), and Concourse D (for D gates). The two concourses are connected by a post-security walkway.

Read on to learn about the best dining, shopping, and relaxing options at SFO Terminal 2.

WHERE CAN I EAT & DRINK AT SFO TERMINAL 2?

Dining in San Francisco Airport’s Terminal 2 is a pleasure. It’s well-served by several Bay Area favorites, from fine dining to quick picks.

If you have a wait before your Concourse D flight, head to Lark Creek Grill for full sit-down service. Choose Burger Joint for famed Niman Ranch options, Wakaba for sushi or a quick bento box, or Andalé Mexican Kitchen + Bar for south-of-the-border fare. Iron Chef Cat Cora brings cocktails and tapas (with occasional live piano music). Go to Napa Farms Market for a range of grab-and-go options, the Plant Café and Pinkberry for salads and yogurt, Peet’s Coffee for caffeine fixes, or Vino Volo for wine tasting.

In Concourse C, local darling Farmerbrown slings up Southern comfort classics like chicken and waffles. Visit Dolores Park Cafe for sandwiches, or Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffè for sweets.

TRY THIS! Farmerbrown’s Southern Fried Chicken Box is comfort food personified. This Bay Area institution serves up some of SF’s best soul food.

WHAT CAN I BUY AT SFO TERMINAL 2?

You’ll find everything you need for your travels while shopping at SFO Terminal 2. There are two newsstands like 49 Mile Market in Concourse C that serve up magazines, snacks, and sundries. In Concourse D, visit two newsstands or Compass Books for your next in-flight read, or peruse the latest travel gadgets at Brookstone. Did you forget to grab a souvenir for someone special? We Are SFC is your hookup, with cycling-inspired gifts by local makers. Visit Kiehl’s to amp up your self-care ritual, or pop into M.Fredric for on-trend apparel and gifts. Sunglass Hut has a tempting range of shades, and you’ll find even more temptations at the Chocolate Market. Need headphones or an iPad? There are two Zoom Travel Stores vending machines in the terminal.

WHERE CAN I RELAX AT SFO TERMINAL 2?

San Francisco Airport Terminal 2 is served by the Alaska Airlines Lounge in Concourse D, which also is available to oneworld partner members. Alaska Lounge members and immediate family or up to two guests, as well as certain Emerald and Sapphire members, can use it for free. Day passes are $50 per person.

The Delta Sky Club is in Concourse C just past the security checkpoint. Club members may bring up to two guests, free or for $39 depending on their membership level. Elite passengers and certain credit cardholders may also access the club.

Stop by the XpresSpa in Concourse D for a massage, pedicure, or facial while you wait for your flight.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO AT SFO TERMINAL 2?

San Francisco International Airport takes its public art seriously. The SFO Museum houses dozens of rotating exhibits each year throughout the entire airport, so you’ll find large-scale public works, photography shows, and even student work as you explore SFO Terminal 2. You can also enjoy the free SkyTerrace outdoor observation deck, or strike a pose in the first-ever airport yoga room.

Children love the Kids’ Spot play areas and the self-guided tours available at the information desk. Business travelers love the comfortable, free workstations with outlets located throughout the terminal.

DEPARTING FROM SFO TERMINAL 2

Terminal 2 is home to SFO’s C and D gates and is in the airport’s easternmost area. Go to Level 2 for departures and enter through Security Checkpoint C for the C Concourse or Checkpoint D for the D Concourse. You’ll find airport lounges immediately following security checkpoints, along with departure gates and restaurants and shops for both concourses.

The D Concourse has 17 departure gates. They are numbered D1 to D18. D1 and D18 are nearest the D Security Checkpoint, while D7 through D11 are the farthest gates. Plan for a five-minute walk to these gates from the checkpoint.

The smaller C Concourse has 10 departure gates, numbered C2 to C11. C2 and C3 are nearest the C Security Checkpoint, while C10 and C11 are about three minutes away.

Plan to arrive two hours prior to your San Francisco International Airport Terminal 2 domestic flight

ARRIVING AT SFO TERMINAL 2

When your flight arrives at SFO Terminal 2, you can go directly to baggage claim or the exits on Level 1. There is no customs checkpoint. Concourse C is served by a single baggage carousel. Concourse D has four baggage carousels. Check your flight on the screens to know which carousel to use.

NEED TO KNOW

• Website: www.flysfo.com
• Phone: +1 650-821-8211
• Address: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA 94128, USA
• Airport opening times: 24 hours
• Airlines: SFO Terminal 2 is served by two major airlines: Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines
• Customs: None (domestic flights only)
• Restrooms: Frequent, including baby changing facilities
• Wifi: Free. Simply select the network ‘#SFO FREE WIFI’, launch a web browser, and connect. Each authentication lasts four hours, but you can always connect again
• Charging: Slow charging is free and readily available. There are also public phones available. Rapid chargers are available in each concourse for a fee
• Lost and Found: No lost and found in Terminal 2. Go to Terminal 1 Arrivals. Phone: 650.821.7014
• Shoeshine: Post-security near checkpoint
• Baggage assistance: Next to Baggage Claim
• Money: ATMs available. No currency exchange in Terminal 2
• Pet relief area: No outdoor pet relief in Terminal 2. Go to Terminal 1, Courtyard 2, or Terminal 3, Courtyard 4
• Faith areas: No designated faith area in Terminal 2. Visit the Christian Science Reading Room in Terminal 1
• Luggage storage: None

San Francisco Airport Terminal 2 Level 1

1. American Airlines Credit Union
2. American Airlines Bag Claim Office
3. SFPD
4. Delta Airlines Bag Claim Office

San Francisco Airport Terminal 2 Level 2

1. Alaska Airlines Lounge
2. M. Fredric
3. Kiehl's
4. Sunset News
5. Andalé Mexican
6. Restaurant
7. Burger Joint
8. Wakaba
9. Cat Cora
10. Peet's Coffee & Tea, Terminal 2, Gate D7
11. SFO News Express
12. The Plant Café and Pinkberry
13. Brookstone, Terminal 2
14. Lark Creek Grill
15. We are SFC
16. The Chocolate Market, Terminal 2
17. Sunglass Hut, Terminal 2
18. Vino Volo
19. Napa Farms Market, Terminal 2
20. Compass Books, Terminal 2
21. D Security Check Point
22. Yoga Room, Terminal 2
23. Meeting Point - Terminal 1
24. Delta Sky Club
25. Dolores Park Cafe
26. The Scoop
27. Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffè, Terminal 2
28. Farmerbrown Little Skillet
29. 49 Mile Market
30. C Security Check Point
31. Christian Science Reading Room

Airlines Served

Air Canada, Breeze, Delta, Alaska Airlines