If you need to pick up a passenger at SFO Airport, use the free Cell Phone Lot (up to one hour--closed 1am-5am) on 806 S Airport Blvd, which is five minutes from passenger terminals. The Lot has soft-drink and water vending machines. Stay with your car until your party has collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb. Of course, you can also use the Short-term area of the domestic or international parking garage.

Meeting Points: Meet your arriving party at the Departure level of the following gate areas : Boarding Areas A or G for International Terminal (with A or G gates) - JetBlue passengers can be met at exit to gates A1-12; Boarding Areas B or C for Terminal 1; Boarding Area D for Terminal 2; Boarding Area E or Terminal 3, and at its Arrivals for Boading Area F(between baggage carousels 3 & 4). 

Other parking options at San Francisco International Airport include short-term/ hourly, daily/ hourly, long-term, ParkFAST, and ParkVALET parking. The terminal complex surrrounds the Short-Term/Hourly parking facilities, with available ParkFAST & ParkVALLET. Immediately South of the terminal complex are Daily/Hourly parking lots facing each other; the Long-term Garage is near the I-380 exit on South Airport Blvd.

Distances to Parking facilities and connection to Terminals: to Domestic Parking Garage to Terminals: about a five minute walk;  International Garages A & G to Terminals: an average 10-minute walk;  the Red Line of AirTrain connects all terminals & garages; however, the Long-term Parking Lots are not served by AirTrain - use shuttle bus transfer. 

Green vehicle parking (clearly marked) is in Long-Term Garage, level 2 near elevator); Domestic Garage level 1; International Garage G (2 near elevators, 2 near Terminal walkway), Levels 1 & 3; and International Garage A, Level 2 (2 stalls near Terminal walkway).
Level 1 charging (supply your own connection cable) offers 110 V standard oulet;  Level 2 offers 240 V.

1. The 5-level Domestic Parking Garage in the Airport center with short access tunnels to all the terminals; itis ideal for travelers on a short trip or for those picking 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. Park in the appropriate color-coded section designated by airline (i.e., ‘Air Canada operates from Terminal 3/E’ means park in Domestic Garage E). Height restriction: 6.6 feet.

2. International Parking Garages A and G are in front of the International Terminal, on the north and south side of the Airport (Garage G is on North Link Road; Garage A is on South Link Road.) 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. Height restriction is 8.2 feet.
AirTrain stations are located in both of the International Parking Garages--a 10-minute ride gets you to any of the domestic airline gates.

3. The Long-Term Parking Garage is located on South Airport Blvd., served by the frequently running  long-term Parking Shuttle outside the garage's center to Terminal 2.  (courtesy phone *1140; tel. 50-821-7921).

4. ParkFAST offers covered parking in a reserved area. Enjoy the ease of automated entry and exit--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.

5. Park VALET (tel. 650-821-7921, courtesy phone *1131is the ultimate convenience--just pull up and you are on your way, along with a complimentary copy of the Wall Street Journal. To access valet parking, go to the upper level Domestic 'Departures' roadway, opposite Delta Airlines. Valet Parking for all terminals and airlines is located in the Domestic Garage.

For general parking information use either the courtesy phone *1131 or call 650-821-7900. The International Garages A&G offices can be contacted at 650-821-7905; the Domestic Garage Office at 650-821-7905.

Short Term Parking Domestic Garage

The Domestic Parking Garage is a 5-level structure located in the center of the airport. With short access-tunnels to all the terminals, this garage is ideal for persons on a short trip, or to pick up an arriving domestic passenger. To access, follow the Domestic Terminal signs under the International Terminal and then follow the hourly parking signs to the entrance. Upon arrival in the garage, park in the appropriate color-coded section designated by airline.

Rates:
Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 33

International Garages

International Parking Garages A and G: The two International Parking Garages are 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.

Rates:
Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 20

Long Term Parking

The closest and most affordable indoor long-term parking solution available at the airport. Located at 806 South Airport Boulevard

Rates:
Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 14

Valet Parking ParkVALET

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. Valet Parking for all terminals and airlines is located in the Domestic Garage. To access valet parking, go to the upper level Domestic Departures roadway, opposite Delta Airlines.

Rates:
Daily max (24hrs): $ 38
Each extra 24 hrs $ 45

Handicap Parking Parking With Disabilities

Vehicles displaying  valid disabled license plate or placard can park in  the disable parking in garages and in long-term lot.

Cell Phone Lot Parking

Free Cell Phone Waiting Lot Wait for your arriving party until they have collected their luggage and call you to be picked up curbside. The lot is just five minutes from the terminals. 60 minutes is max. waiting time and the lot closed between 1am and 5am. Do not leave your car unattended. First come, first serve. There is a flight arrival information kiosk, as well as water and soft drink vending machines.

Reserved Parking ParkFAST

Reserved Garage Parking: Automated entry and exit, no lines, no cashiers. Its 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.

Rates:
Each 20 mins: $ 2
Daily max (24hrs): $ 35

As an alternative to on-site parking, there are off-airport parking at San Francisco airport options which may offer significant discounts. Most have shuttle vans or buses which operate from their facilities to the terminals, and feature secure facilities with security guards and cameras 24 hours.

Many local hotels offer up to 2 weeks free parking with one night stay. This can be especially convenient if you have an early flight and need to park at San Francisco airport. They provide shuttle service too. Check Stay and Park options for SFO Airport.

Nothing is more frustrating than circling an airport parking lot looking for space when you're already running late for a flight or paying an exorbitant amount for parking when you return from a trip. You can avoid these common predicaments by doing your homework before leaving to park your vehicle at the airport.

Most airports offer multiple parking lots at various rates (hourly, daily and economy). Some airports even offer costly, but convenient valet parking. Visit the airport website or call the airport to determine the location and rates for each type of parking garage or service. During peak travel times, it's also prudent to check the short-term and long-term parking lot availability before leaving for the airport, so you can make other arrangements if lots are full. Parking in a daily garage (short-term parking) instead of an economy (long-term parking) lot for multiple days will burn a big hole in your wallet.

You’ll find commercial off-site parking lots near most major airports. These parking lots are farther from the airport, but the distance is often compensated with lower prices, 24-hour security, car-to-terminal shuttle services and other perks like frequent parker programs. Aside from off-site commercial parking lots allow you to reserve a parking spot in advance, which can be a real timesaver during peak travel times. In addition, many airport hotels offer stay, park and fly deals in which you stay at the hotel the night before your flight and then you can park your car at the hotel for free or a low daily rate. Just make sure the hotel parking lot is secure as some aren’t monitored around-the-clock like airport and commercial lots.

It’s too easy to forget where you parked or where you put the parking ticket after an extended trip. Even if you’re running late, take the time to note where you parked in your cell phone, PDA or on the parking ticket if you take it with you. Just make sure you don’t lose the parking ticket, because most airports charge a hefty fee for missing tickets. For that reason, it may be safer to leave the ticket in your car.