San Francisco International Airport (SFO): dog rules

Yes, with restrictions. With the exception of service animals, pets in the airport terminals must be kenneled and ready for travel.

Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions
Where dogs may goEight animal relief areas: two outdoors on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level (Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Courtyard 2; Terminal 3, near Courtyard 4) and six indoors, post-security, marked by overhead signs on the departures level.
Official restrictionsWith the exception of service animals, pets in the airport terminals must be kenneled and ready for travel.
Designated pet areaYes
AmenitiesOutdoors, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level: Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Courtyard 2, Outdoors, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level: Terminal 3, near Courtyard 4, Indoors, post-security: Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, A Gates, Indoors, post-security: Dianne Feinstein International Terminal, G Gates, Indoors, post-security: Harvey Milk Terminal 1, B Gates, Indoors, post-security: Harvey Milk Terminal 1, C Gates near Gate C5, Indoors, post-security: Terminal 2, D Gates, Indoors, post-security: Terminal 3, F Gates at the entrance to Gates F11 to F22
HoursAvailable 24 hours a day

Verified November 9, 2026 from San Francisco International Airport. Full record and sources on DogPolicies.