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San Francisco CA Intl
SFO

Terminal 3

San Francisco (CA), USA
Overview
International Terminal
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 3

Terminal Information

SFO Terminal 3

San Francisco International welcomes business and leisure travellers from all over the world every day. With first rate experiences and facilities this terminal will meet your every need, as well as dining and shopping desires.

SFO Terminal 3 is home to more than 20 eating and drinking establishments offering American, Italian, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, custom-made pizzas, hamburgers and microbrewed beers. Pay attention seafood lovers - the clam chowder at Yankee Pier lounge comes highly recommended. Baseball fans can order from a ballpark-themed menu that includes local favourites, such as the Crazy Crab Sandwich and Gilroy Garlic Fries at the San Francisco Giants Clubhouse.

Terminal 3 is a shopping haven with 25 shops and newsstands where you can buy everything from organic cosmetics and handcrafted jewellery to gourmet food and newspapers.

A unique experience on offer at SFO Terminal 3 is the 'Wag Brigade' patrols - dogs and a miniature pig who love to make friends with passengers and proudly wear vests that invite you to ‘Pet Me’!

The terminal has many facilities on offer including an animal relief area, children’s play area, nursing facilities, companion care restrooms, ramps, Telecommunications for the Deaf (TDD) phones, device charging stations and two spas for a little bit of pampering and me-time before your flight - you'll find them at Boarding Area E near Gate 60, and in the Food Court near Gates 80 - 90.

If you are travelling with children, be sure to show them the interactive weather displays from San Francisco's Exploratorium feature at the Kids' Spot play area near Gate 87A after Security.
It's a great place for young travellers to explore before your flight.

If you would like to visit a lounge in Terminal 3 at San Francisco airport, we have three different options of Priority Pass plans depending on your frequency of travel:

STANDARD: For the occasional Traveller - £69/€89/$99
£24/€30/$35 member and guest visit fee

STANDARD PLUS: For the regular Traveller - £229/€289/$329
10 complementary visits for members, subsequent member and guest visit fee of £24/€30/$35

PRESTIGE: For the frequent Traveller - £419/€459/$469
All member visits are complementary, £24/€30/$35 guest visit fee

Find out more about joining Priority Pass here.


About Our Lounges At SFO Terminal 3

The San Francisco Giants Clubhouse is a vibey sports bar where you can enjoy a unique ballpark-themed menu that includes sandwiches, hamburgers, salads and a full bar. The restaurant features a wrap-around digital wall that showcases Giants games, sports, news, movies and other interactive entertainment. A rotating exhibit of Giants memorabilia highlights the team's strong relationship with San Francisco and its community. Please note that the restaurant may exceed their seating limit at certain times of the day and access to the restaurant is at their sole discretion. It is open from 5:30am to 11pm daily.

The Yankee Pier serves delicious fresh seafood such as clam chowder, lobster, crab and other California favourites in a casual drop-in dining setting and offers full service. The restaurant has been named as one of the top places to eat by both Eater and Conde Nast and is all about showcasing the abundance and seasonality of Californian fare.They are open from 5:30am to 10pm daily.

Priority Pass cardholders who pay for individual visits or guest visits, please check this particular offer against your visit fee to ensure it represents value for you.

We advise Cardholders to review full Conditions of access below before visiting. Please note that the restaurant may exceed their seating limit at certain times of the day and access to the restaurant is at their sole discretion.


Lounge Facilities

Our facilities at the SFO Terminal 3 lounges ensure that you have access to all you need when you are away from home or the office.

Both the San Francisco Giants Clubhouse and The Yankee Pier offer the following facilities.
  • Disabled access
  • TV
  • Disabled access
  • Free Wi-fi
  • TV
  • No smoking
  • Refreshments
  • Air conditioning
  • Alcohol
  • Digital Cards accepted

Please check the individual lounge pages for any exclusions at the bottom of each lounge description.


Location And Accessibility

Both our SFO Terminal 3 lounges are located airside and can be conveniently accessed by disabled passengers.

The San Francisco Giants Clubhouse can be located after you have passed through security at Concourse F, near Gate F13.

Once you have passed through security, the Yankee Pier can be found at Concourse F, near Gate F4.


Would you like to help us keep this airport guide updated? Just drop us an email on editor@prioritypass.com, including your membership number, to share any recent experiences at this airport and help fellow travellers in the Priority Pass community.

Would you like to help us keep this airport guide updated? Just drop us an email on editor@prioritypass.com, including your membership number, to share any recent experiences at this airport and help fellow travellers in the Priority Pass community.

  • Animal relief area
  • ATMs

  • Accessible taxis
  • Companion Care Restrooms
  • Disabled parking
  • Telecommunications for the Deaf (TDD) phones
  • Ramps

Terminal tips

Long queues are common at SFO as flights are often delayed due to fog in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a good idea to have reading materials or a source of entertainment with you to help pass the time.

There are tourist attractions, such as Lake Merritt, or Powell Street situated close to the airport if you have a layover of over 4 hours.

The airport is 21 kilometres from downtown San Francisco. You will find taxi ranks outside the Arrivals level of all terminals. SamTrans buses run a 24-hour service between SFO, San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco. Buses stop outside Terminal 2 and 3 Arrivals, and at International Terminal Level 1, Courtyards A and G.

For those wanting to enjoy a good stretch before a flight, there are yoga rooms open 24 hours in Terminals 2 and 3.

The airport has a wide range of parking options, with free shuttles between the parking lots and the terminals, every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day.

The BART rapid transit provides train services in San Francisco and the East Bay. The airport's BART station is on the Departures/Ticketing level of the International Terminal, Boarding Area G. For security reasons, it's generally recommended that tourists choose another transportation for late-night travel, especially if travelling alone.

AirTrain, a free 24-hour wheelchair-accessible train service, connects different parts of the airport at frequent intervals. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, most parking lots and the SFO BART station, while the Blue Line provides connections to the Rental Car Center. A full loop of the four terminals takes nine minutes -sit at the front for the best views.

Three nap rooms can be rented by the hour at Freshen Up in the International Terminal.

FAQs About SFO Terminal 3 Lounges

1. What is included in the lounge access?
Priority Pass will give you access to the following facilities in the SFO Terminal 3 lounge:

● Disabled access
● Free Wi-fi
● TV
● No smoking
● Refreshments
● Air conditioning
● Alcohol
● Digital Cards accepted


2. Who can use the lounge at SFO Terminal 3?
Priority Pass cardholders and registered guests visiting SFO Terminal 3 are welcome at the SFO Terminal 3 lounge if they are on a domestic flight. Regardless of the class of ticket (economy/business/first), all domestic travellers, business or leisure, can access our SFO Terminal 3 lounge through Priority Pass.

3. Is there a dress code for the lounge at SFO Terminal 3?
Guests in smart casual dress are welcome to enter the Priority Pass lounge at the SFO Terminal 3 lounge.

4. Can I smoke in the lounge area?
Airport regulations prevent smoking outside of designated smoking areas located conveniently across SFO Terminal 3. We invite our guests to avail these facilities.

5. How long can I stay in the lounge at SFO Terminal 3?
YYou can access Priority Pass SFO Terminal 3 facilities up to 3 hours before departure.

6. Do the lounges at SFO Terminal 3 have flight information screens?
No, guests are requested to monitor their boarding times while enjoying our facilities.

7. Are the lounges at SFO Terminal 3 wheelchair accessible?
Our lounges located at SFO Terminal 3 are wheelchair accessible, offering comfortable and convenient access for our guests with disabilities.

8. Do the lounges at SFO Terminal 3 cater for vegetarians and vegans?
The lounges offer a wide selection of delectable food and beverages, suitable for our vegetarian and vegan clients.

9. Can children enter the lounges at SFO Terminal 3?
Priority Pass is proud to welcome children to our SFO Terminal 3 lounge.

10. I can’t find what I’m looking for?
You can find more information by visiting our Help Hub at: https://memberhelp.prioritypass.com/en/support/home


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