Airport recommends arriving at least 2 hours prior to departure
SFO reminded passengers to allow extra time for the busy summer travel season. SFO recommends that travelers arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure for domestic flights, and at least 3 hours prior to departure for an international flight.
SFO is currently experiencing some of the busiest passenger volumes since the pandemic began, with activity levels approaching 75% of pre-pandemic levels. Approximately 12 million passengers are forecasted to travel through SFO this summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day.