San Francisco International Airport offers facilities for cell phone parking, as well as short-term, daily/hourly, long-term, ParkFAST and valet parking. Spaces are reserved for disabled drivers and passengers. The AirTrain links the short-term garages to the terminals. A shuttle bus service links the long-term lots to the terminals. Listed below are are parking fees and a listing of parking options offered:
MEETING ARRIVING PASSENGERS: Due to security restrictions, arriving passengers may not be met at the gate. Additionally, vehicles are not allowed to wait at the curb. Drivers waiting to meet passengers at the curb may circle the terminals or park in the Cell Phone Waiting Lot. (see below). It is suggested that parties determine a meeting point before proceeding to the airport. Suggested Meeting Points are:
Terminal 1: Seating areas are located near the exits of Boarding Areas B (Gates 20-36) and C (Gates 40-48), Departures/Ticketing Level.
Terminal 3: Passengers arriving at Boarding Area E (Gates 60-67) may be met at the signed “Meeting Point” located on the Departures/Ticketing Level, near the Boarding Area E exit. Passengers arriving at Boarding Area F (Gates 68-90) may be met at the signed "Meeting Point" located on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level, between Baggage Carousels 3 and 4.
International Terminal: International passengers may be met at the US Customs and Immigration exit, Arrivals Level Lobby, International Terminal. There is a signed Meeting Point in the lobby area.
1. AirTran, Alaska (domestic), Allegiant Air, Continental, Horizon, Southwest, Sun Country, US Airways
2. Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, Northwest
3. Air Canada, American, American Eagle, Midwest
4. Ted, United, United Express
6. All International Flights
7. JetBlue, Virgin America
REMOTE CHECK-IN SERVICE:
Bypass the in-terminal check-in counters and head straight to the gate by using SFO’s remote check-in service. Passengers on participating domestic airlines now have the opportunity to check baggage and receive a boarding pass at the following locations:
· SFO’s Long Term Parking Facility, 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., daily
· The Moscone Center, San Francisco (Select events only. Event attendees are notified of the availability/location of this service by the event organizer.)
Airlines participating in the remote check-in program include: AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Horizon, JetBlue, Northwest, Ted, United, US Airways
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Hourly Rate |
Day Rate |
Notes |
| Domestic Garage: Short-Term Parking |
$1 – per 12 minutes |
$33 max. per first 24 hrs |
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| Internat'l Garages A and G: Daily/Hourly Parking |
$1 – per 12 minutes |
max. $20 per day |
| Long Term Parking on South Airport Blvd. |
$1 – per 12 minutes |
$14 each day |
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| ParkFAST Members |
$5 per hour |
max. $33 per 24 hrs |
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| ParkFAST Non-Memberrs |
$5 per hr |
max. $35 per 24 hrs |
| ParkVALET |
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max. $38 per first 24 hrs |
$45 per additional 24 hrs |
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1. Cell Phone Waiting Lot
Wait for arriving flights at SFO's Cell Phone Waiting Lot. The lot is free and just five minutes from the terminals. Please note: 60 minute maximum wait, Lot closed 1 a.m.; no unattended vehicles; no commercial vehicles; first come, first serve, as space is available; flight arrival information kiosk available; soft drink and water vending machine available.
DIRECTIONS TO CELL PHONE LOT:
From Hwy 280: From Highway 280 North or South, take Highway 380 East; Exit at South Airport Boulevard; Turn right at the end of the off-ramp; Turn right at the first traffic signal into the garage.
From the North: Take 101 South; Exit at San Bruno Avenue/San Francisco International Airport ; Take the San Bruno Avenue exit; Turn left at the traffic signal and follow the signs to Long-Term Parking; Turn left on South Airport Boulevard; Turn left into garage.
From the South: Take 101 North; Exit at San Bruno Avenue (just past the Airport Exit); Turn right at the end of the off-ramp; turn left on South Airport Boulevard; Turn left into garage.
2. Daily/Hourly Parking - International Parking Garages A and G
San Francisco Airport has two International Parking Garages located in front of the International Terminal, one on the north side and one on the south side of the airport. To access the garages follow the International Terminal signs on the roadways and then follow the Garages A & G signs on the flyway. ALL TERMINALS can be accessed from these garages—the International Terminal via the pedestrian tunnels and the Domestic Terminals via AirTrain.
(Please Note: Vehicles over 8’ 2” are not allowed in the International Garages.)
There are AirTrain stations located in both of the International Parking Garages. An easy 10-minute ride gets you to any of the domestic airline gates.
DIRECTIONS TO DAILY/HOURLY PARKING
From Hwy 280: From Highway 280 North or South, take Highway 380 East to the 101 South exit toward San Jose; Take the San Francisco International Airport exit; Choose between “Domestic” and “International” Flights; Follow the signs to “Hourly” Parking.
From the North: Take 101 South to the San Francisco International Airport exit; Choose between "Domestic" and "International" Flights; Follow the signs to "Hourly" Parking.
From the South: Take 101 North to the San Francisco International Airport exit; Choose between “Domestic” and “International” Flights; Follow signs to “Hourly” Parking.
International Terminal Garages Airline Guide:
Aer Lingus International / A Garage A
Air China International / G Garage G
Air France International / A Garage A
Air New Zealand International / G Garage G
Alaska Airlines (Mexico) International / A Garage A
ANA International / G Garage G
Asiana International / A Garage A
British Airways International / A Garage A
Cathay Pacific International / A Garage A
China Airlines International / A Garage A
EVA Air International / G Garage G
Japan Airlines International / A Garage A
Jet Airways International / A Garage A
Jet Blue International / A Garage A
KLM International / A Garage A
Korean Air International / A Garage A
LACSA International / A Garage A
Lufthansa International / G Garage G
Mexicana International / G Garage G
Northwest (International) International / A Garage A
Philippine Airlines International / A Garage A
Qantas International / A Garage A
Singapore Airlines International / G Garage G
TACA International / A Garage A
Ted (International) International / G Garage G
United (International) International / G Garage G
Virgin America International / A Garage A
Virgin Atlantic International / A Garage A
(Please Note: Airline gates and terminals subject to change. Please contact your airline for actual locations.)
3. Short-Term / Hourly Parking - Domestic Parking Garage
The Domestic Parking Garage is a 5-level facility located, for your convenience, in the center of the airport. With short and easy access tunnels to all the terminals, this garage is an ideal place to park for business and leisure passengers traveling on a short trip or for those coming to pick up arriving domestic passengers. To access the facility, follow the Domestic Terminal signs under the International Terminal and then follow the “hourly” parking signs to the entrance. Upon arrival in the garage, please park in the appropriate color-coded section designated by airline.
(Please Note: Vehicles over 6’ 6” tall may not enter the Domestic Garage.)
DIRECTIONS TO SHORT-TERM HOURLY PARKING
From Hwy 280: From Highway 280 North or South, take Highway 380 East to the 101 South exit toward San Jose; Take the San Francisco International Airport exit; Choose between “Domestic” and “International” Flights; Follow the signs to “Hourly” Parking.
From the North: Take 101 South to the San Francisco International Airport exit; Choose between "Domestic" and "International" Flights; Follow the signs to "Hourly" Parking.
From the South: Take 101 North to the San Francisco International Airport exit; Choose between “Domestic” and “International” Flights; Follow signs to “Hourly” Parking.
Domestic Garage Airline Guide
Air Canada Terminal 3 / E Domestic Garage E
AirTran Airways Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
Alaska Airlines (Domestic & Canada flights) Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
Allegiant Air Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
American Airlines Terminal 3 / E Domestic Garage E
American Eagle Terminal 3 / E Domestic Garage E
Continental Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
Delta Terminal 1 / C Domestic Garage C
Delta Connection Terminal 1 / C Domestic Garage C
Frontier Terminal 1 / C Domestic Garage C
Hawaiian Airlines Terminal 1 / C Domestic Garage C
Horizon Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
Midwest Terminal 3 / E Domestic Garage E
Northwest (Domestic) Terminal 1 / C Domestic Garage C
Southwest Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
Sun Country Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
Ted (Domestic) Terminal 3 / F Domestic Garage F
United (Domestic) Terminal 3 / F Domestic Garage F
United Express Terminal 3 / F Domestic Garage F
US Airways Terminal 1 / B Domestic Garage B
(Please Note: airline gates and terminals subject to change. Please contact your airline for current locations.)
4. Long-Term Parking
At just $13 a day, no extra fees and no surcharges and tax, SFO Long-Term Parking is the closest and most affordable indoor long-term parking solution available at the airport.
Height Restrictions: First floor = 9' (108"); Second floor and above = 7' (84")
Express Entry and Exit Options
Getting in and out of airport parking has never been faster. Utilize the pay-on-foot kiosks or just use your credit card to swipe in and swipe out.
Curbside Baggage Check In Service
Check your bags right where you park. From 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily you can check your bags and get boarding passes for most domestic flights before boarding the shuttle to the terminals.
Service Fees: $5 - 2 Bags and 1 Boarding Pass; $3 - 1 Bag and 1 Boarding Pass; $2 - Boarding Pass Only.
Participating Airlines: AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Horizon, JetBlue, Northwest, Ted, United, US Airways.
Please arrive 75 minutes prior to departure in order to take advantage of these services.
Shuttle Service
SFO's long-term parking facility and shuttle buses operate 24 hours a day. Frequent shuttle service runs every 5 minutes to 15 minutes (depending on the time of day). Electronic displays in the garage keep you informed as to when the next bus is due. Also, SFO buses have priority loading zones at each terminal for quick passenger access.
During peak travel periods baggage loading assistance is provided in the garage and at each terminal stop.
DIRECTIONS TO LONG-TERM PARKING:
From Hwy 280:
From Highway 280 North or South, take Highway 380 East;
Exit at South Airport Boulevard; Turn right at the end of the off-ramp; Turn right at the first traffic signal into the garage.
From the North: Take 101 South; Exit at San Bruno Avenue/San Francisco International Airport ; Take the San Bruno Avenue exit; Turn left at the traffic signal and follow the signs to Long-Term Parking; Turn left on South Airport Boulevard; Turn left into garage.
From the South: Take 101 North; Exit at San Bruno Avenue (just past the Airport Exit); Turn right at the end of the off-ramp; turn left on South Airport Boulevard; Turn left into garage.
5. ParkFAST offers convenient covered parking in a RESERVED area. Enjoy the ease of automated entry and exiting–no lines, no cashiers. Just swipe your card and go!
ParkFAST's dedicated entrance bypasses the general Domestic Terminal garage entry. Once at ParkFAST, simply swipe your ParkFAST member card or credit card to quickly enter and exit.
Become a ParkFAST member and save $2 a day. See the rate chart below for more details.
Or, simply check out ParkFAST next time you are in a rush – follow the signs to ParkVALET and ParkFAST. All you need is a valid credit card.
Directions: ParkFAST is located in the Domestic Garage. From U.S. 101, take the San Francisco International Airport exit. Follow signs to the Domestic Terminals Departures Level roadway. Stay in the left lane and turn left into the garage entrance opposite the Delta Airlines curb.
6. Park VALET
is the ultimate convenience SFO Parking has to offer. Just pull up and you are on your way, complete with a complimentary copy of the Wall Street Journal. To access valet parking, go to the upper level Domestic “Departures” roadway, opposite Delta Airlines.
Directions: Valet Parking for all terminals and airlines is located in the Domestic Garage. From U.S. 101, take the San Francisco International Airport exit. Follow signs to the Domestic Terminals Departures Level roadway. Stay in the left lane and turn left into the garage entrance opposite the Delta Airlines curb. Vehicle drop-offs are accepted from 5 a.m. to midnight and vehicle retrievals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Telephones:
Domestic Garage Office Location: Level 3, next to vehicle exit plaza Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily Call 650.821.7905
International Garages A & G Offices Location: Level 1 at vehicle exit plazas Hours: Limited. If closed, please call 650.821.7905
General Parking Information: 650.821.7905, courtesy phone: star and1131;
Valet Parking: 650.821.7921, courtesy phone: star and 1140;
Long-Term Parking Shuttle: 650.877.0430, courtesy phone: star and 1126
Address:
San Francisco International Airport
P.O. Box 8097
San Francisco, CA 94128
Telephone: (650) 821-5000
For current traffic information, please call 511 from within the San Francisco Bay Area [(510) 817-1717 from outside the San Francisco Bay Area], or visit www.511.org.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO SFO:
From 380:
• Take Highway 380 East to the 101 South exit toward San Jose.
• Take the San Francisco International Airport exit.
• Choose between Domestic and International flights.
• Follow the signs to Arrivals, Departures or Hourly Parking.
From the North (San Francisco):
• Take 101 South to the San Francisco International Airport exit.
• Choose between Domestic and International flights.
• Follow the signs to Arrivals, Departures or Hourly Parking.
From the South (San Jose):
• Take 101 North to the San Francisco International Airport exit.
• Choose between Domestic and International flights.
• Follow the signs to Arrivals, Departures or Hourly Parking.
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Complimentary Parking Services
•Jump start dead batteries
•Lost car location assistance
•Shuttle to/from distressed car
•Emergency gasoline
•Flat tire change
Disabled Parking Services
•Disabled parking is available in all SFO garages and at the Long Term Lot for vehicles displaying a valid Disabled license plate or placard.
•In the Domestic and International Terminal garages disabled parking spaces are adjacent to the elevator lobbies.
•In the Long Term Lot disabled parking spaces are adjacent to bus stop #1, near the main entrance.
•Shuttle buses are lift-equipped.
•Overheight disabled vehicle parking is available next to Valet Parking, off the Departures Level roadway opposite Delta Airlines.
Additional Information and Assistance
Call the Parking Hotline at (650) 821-7900, or by dialing *1131 from an Airport Courtesy Phone in the terminals. Language line assistance is available in 140 languages.