— Airport Guide
Flying Through San Francisco Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
SFO
👥Annual Passengers
55M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
3 Outside Terminal, 6 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through San Francisco - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At SFO, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The San Francisco airport has three exterior and six interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
Painted paw-prints on the arrivals Level terminal curbside walkways lead the way to outdoor locations:
-
- Terminal 1, Courtyard 2, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level
- Terminal 2, Courtyard 2, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level
- Terminal 3, near Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level
Indoor Relief Areas
- Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, A Gates
- Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, G Gates
- Harvey Milk Terminal 1, B Gates
- Harvey Milk Terminal 1, C Gates Near Gate C5
- Terminal 2, D Gates
- Terminal 3, F Gates at the entrance to Gates F11 - F22
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
✓ Waste Bags Provided
Official San Francisco Airport Resources
Other Popular Airport Guides
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
- Denver (DEN)
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)