How do I get from international terminal to domestic terminal at SFO?


How do I get from international terminal to domestic terminal at SFO? The best way to get from the International Terminal to Terminal 2 (Gates C1 – C11 and D1 – D18) is via AirTrain. The best way to get from the International Terminal to Terminal 3 (Gates E1 – E13 and F1 – F22, United) is by walking. AirTrain is your only means to and from the Rental Car Center and Long Term Parking.


Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in San Francisco?

Transferring to a Domestic or Onward International Flight All passengers arriving on international flights must complete US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry procedures at the International Terminal Arrivals Hall.


What if I miss my international connecting flight?

If you missed your connecting flight due to a short layover, the airline will book you on the next flight free of charge as long as the connecting flight is part of the same ticket.


When flying internationally with a domestic layover when do you go through customs?

Do You Have To Go Through Customs During A Layover? Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.


Where do I check in for an international flight with a domestic layover?

If your journey is two or more flights with the same airline on the same ticket, and the first flight is domestic and the second international, then in general, yes, you can check in for both flights at the first airport even if it is domestic.


Do I need to go through immigration for a connecting flight?

You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.


Is luggage automatically transferred on connecting flights international?

If you checked a bag, you'll have to collect it from baggage claim from the international flight. You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening.