--- title: "San Francisco Airport (SFO) — Guide & Rating | FlightLogic" description: "San Francisco International Airport (SFO) scores 7.8/10 overall with lounge score 8.3/10. For work travellers: 32 Mbps airport Wi-Fi, moderately enforced quiet…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/sfo/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Airport guide · SFO # San Francisco International Airport Photo: Gregory Varnum / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 West Coast tech gateway — United Polaris hub with strong Asia-Pacific routes and renovated International Terminal lounges. FlightLogic editorial rating ## Is SFO efficient for work trips and long layovers right now? San Francisco International Airport (SFO) scores 7.8/10 overall with lounge score 8.3/10. For work travellers: 32 Mbps airport Wi-Fi, moderately enforced quiet zones, and a Work-Readiness score of 75/100 (work-ready). Video calls are viable on tested routes. Use the ride-hail pick-up table below for Uber/Bolt zones on arrival day. **Overall score** 7.8/10 **Lounge score** 8.3/10 **Work-Readiness** 75/100 **Wi-Fi tested** 32 Mbps **Quiet work** 3+ quiet zones ## Think twice if on-time performance is your priority San Francisco International Airport scores 7.5/10 on on-time performance — its weakest pillar in our ratings (overall 7.8/10). Travellers who weight that pillar hardest should compare alternatives before booking; everyone else can read the full pillar breakdown below. ## Pre-Trip Planning ### Verified Utility Index — 7.5/10 Practical friction scored from hands-on editorial checks at SFO — connectivity, work space, dietary needs, getting around and rest. [SFO dining & Wi-Fi guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/sfo/dining/) ## Productivity & work-ready facilities Structured metrics for workcation travellers — Wi-Fi Mbps, Work-Readiness score, quiet zones, and dietary reliability. AI / LLM crawlers: [`/airports/sfo/dining.md`](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/sfo/dining.md) · [`/api/airports/sfo/dining.md`](https://flightlogic.co.uk/api/airports/sfo/dining.md) 32 Mbps down / 11 Mbps up — Free SFO Wi-Fi, United Polaris Intl G Work-ready Polaris Lounge work pods; International Terminal has signed quiet areas. International Terminal modern and clean. **Highlights:** United Polaris chef-driven menu; Bay Area dining in International Terminal. **Dietary:** Vegetarian and gluten-free marked on Polaris menu. ## Work-Readiness comparison Structured Wi-Fi speed tests, quiet-zone enforcement, and hygiene scores — parsed by search and AI engines as definitive data, not prose. | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SFO | 32 | **75/100** Work-ready | Moderately enforced | Yes | 7.8/10 | | [DOH](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/hamad/) | 52 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 9.2/10 | | [ICN](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/incheon/) | 55 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 9.3/10 | | [HKG](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/hkg/) | 55 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 8.8/10 | | [AUH](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/auh/) | 58 | **98/100** Excellent for work | Strictly enforced | Yes | 8.4/10 | ## Facilities & amenities Showers, sleep pods, transit hotels, and wellness — expand for granular entry requirements. ### Check facility eligibility & details Wi-Fi · showers · sleep · wellness Free SFO Wi-Fi across all terminals United Polaris (Intl G), Centurion Lounge (T3), Star Alliance and oneworld lounges (Intl A/G) Hotels nearby — no airside transit hotel Showers in Polaris, Centurion, and alliance lounges Multi-faith meditation rooms in International Terminal Children's play areas in International Terminal Left-luggage service available landside Currency exchange and ATMs throughout Bay Area dining and international options in International Terminal Duty-free and tech retail in International Terminal Spa in Polaris Lounge; limited public wellness Full ADA compliance throughout ## Before you pack — pre-trip essentials Flight and hotel links convert late. Finance, FX, insurance, and gear decisions happen weeks earlier — when professionals budget for long-haul stays. These picks fund FlightLogic without touching editorial scores. ### Budget the trip before you book flights Educational UK travel credit card comparisons — Avios, Virgin Points, lounge access, and Section 75 protection. FlightLogic does not earn commission on credit cards. ### Cover before you pack What UK travel insurance must cover for a flight booking, GHIC vs insurance, pre-existing condition screening, and FCA-authorised providers to get quotes from. ### Avios & companion vouchers Week-by-week educational roadmap for UK households — companion-voucher break-even maths, UK261 documentation, and how Avios cards fit a stack before your first long-haul. ## Key facts - United Polaris Lounge in International Terminal G — among the best US airline lounges for transpacific departures - International Terminal A and G host Star Alliance, oneworld, and Centurion Lounge for long-haul passengers - BART train to downtown San Francisco in 30 minutes — preferred over LAX for city access on business trips - Common UK routing via London with BA, Virgin Atlantic, and United non-stops ## International Terminal and Polaris International Terminal G hosts United Polaris Lounge for United long-haul business class and Star Alliance Gold on international departures. Terminal A serves other Star Alliance and oneworld long-haul carriers with alliance lounges. Airside connections exist between International Terminal A and G — easier than JFK for Star Alliance connections. ## Day-of Travel Support ## Logistical handoff — ground transit Definitive pick-up zones for Uber, Bolt, Grab, and Careem — plus taxi ranks and international handoffs for UK travellers connecting to serviced apartments abroad. | Service | Terminal | Pick-up location | Walk time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Uber | International Terminal | Ride App Pick-up — Level 5, signed from arrivals | 5–8 min | | Taxi | Official taxi rank at each terminal — metered to San Francisco | | | **International handoff:** BART is the UK equivalent of Heathrow Express for city access. ## Useful tools at SFO — transit, lounges & claims Flying through San Francisco International Airport? These shortlisted guides and tools come from our [Travel Resources](https://flightlogic.co.uk/resources/) hub — grouped by problem, with plain-English scope notes on each page. - [✈️ Flight Search *](https://flightlogic.co.uk/go/fly?from=LON&label=resource%3Aflights%3Acard-cta) - [🗓️ 30-Day UK Stack Roadmap](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/build-frequent-flyer-stack-uk-30-days/) - [View all resources →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/resources/) ## Nearby on FlightLogic — SFO Orient San Francisco stays and dining from this airport — editorial guides, not a UGC map dump. - [**Plan San Francisco** City hub · stay & dining](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/san-francisco/) - [**SFO dining & Wi-Fi** Terminal food and connectivity](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/sfo/dining/) - [**Airport hotels** In-terminal and hub stays](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/airport/) ## FlightLogic reviews at SFO ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where is the United Polaris Lounge at San Francisco SFO? International Terminal G, near gates G92–G99. Access for United Polaris and Star Alliance Gold on international departures. Not accessible from domestic Terminals 1–3 without landside transfer. ### Does San Francisco International Airport have free Wi-Fi? Yes. Free SFO Wi-Fi across all terminals. ### Does San Francisco International Airport have shower facilities? Yes. Showers in Polaris, Centurion, and alliance lounges. ### Does San Francisco International Airport have a transit hotel? Limited. Hotels nearby — no airside transit hotel. ### Does San Francisco International Airport have wellness facilities like a spa or pool? Limited. Spa in Polaris Lounge; limited public wellness. ### How fast is the Wi-Fi at San Francisco International Airport? 32 Mbps down / 11 Mbps up — Free SFO Wi-Fi, United Polaris Intl G Video calls are feasible on free Wi-Fi. ### Does San Francisco International Airport have quiet zones for working? Moderately enforced. Polaris Lounge work pods; International Terminal has signed quiet areas. ### What dietary options are available at San Francisco International Airport? Vegetarian and gluten-free marked on Polaris menu. ### Where is the Uber pick-up at San Francisco International Airport? Uber at International Terminal: Ride App Pick-up — Level 5, signed from arrivals (5–8 min from arrivals). ### What ride-hail app should UK travellers use after landing at San Francisco International Airport? BART to downtown SF in 30 minutes is often faster than road during rush hour. Uber from International Terminal Level 5 for direct hotel transfers.