Can I get from International Terminal G to Terminal 3 at SFO without going through security?

Can I get from International Terminal G to Terminal 3 at SFO without going through security?

Airside connector between Terminal 3 & International Terminal G

I recently was on a trip to San Francisco, flying from HNL to SFO on Hawaiian airlines and trying to figure out If I could access Terminal 3 without going through security. Our flight attendants and check-in personal said we would have to re-clear security again and online blogs were vague, but we suspected otherwise. Terminal 3 has the American Express Centurion Lounge and 2 restaurants (San Francisco Giants Clubhouse, Yankee Pier) that Priority Pass members & their one other guest can receive $28 of dining credit each.

So can you access TERMINAL 3 from International TERMINAL G?

The answer is: YES, via the Airside Connector

Directions: Upon landing in International Terminal G, proceed toward the end of the terminal, walking along the left side. DO NOT go outside security or else you will have to re-clear security again, instead make a left and you will see the United Polaris Lounge.

Keep walking and you will eventually come to the Terminal 3 airside connector, a small enclosed walkway that connects both terminals. Continue walking through it and follow the signs that lead to Gate F and you eventually find gate F1 which is Terminal 3.

It’s important to not pass any “No Re-entry Signs” or else you will have to re-clear security again.

More info on SFO Terminals

There are 4 main terminal areas that you can commute to without having to go through security again. Those areas are:

• International Terminal A (Gates A1-A12)

• International Terminal G (Gates G91-G102) connects to Domestic Terminal 3 (Gates 60-90)

• Domestic Terminal 1 (Gates 40-48) connects to Domestic Terminal 2 (Gates 50-59)

• Domestic Terminal 1 (Gates 20-28)

Below is a list of Airlines operating from their terminals at SFO:

International Terminal A

• AeroMexico

• Avianca

• British Airways

• Cathay Pacific

• China Airlines

• China Eastern

• China Southern

• El Al

• Emirates

• Finnair

• French Bee

• Hawaiian Airlines

• Iberia

• Icelandair

• Interjet

• Japan Airlines

• JetBlue

• KLM

• Korean Air

• Level

• Norwegian

• Philippine Airlines

• Qantas

• Sun Country Airlines

• Virgin Atlantic

• WestJet

International Terminal G

• Aer Lingus

• Air Canada

• Air China

• Air France

• Air India

• Air New Zealand

• Asiana Airlines

• Copa Airlines

• Eva Air

• Fiji Airways

• Lufthansa

• SAS

• Singapore Airlines

• Swiss International Air Lines

• TAP Air Portugal

• Turkish Airlines

• United Airlines

Terminal 1

• Delta Air Lines

• Frontier Airlines

• Southwest Airlines

Terminal 2

• Alaska Airlines

• American Airlines

Terminal 3

• United Airlines

Before you plan your trip to SFO, make sure to map out the locations of the lounges you want to visit. The 2 restaurants give you a total of $56 dining credit to use. If you want to take full advantage of this, dine at one restaurant and order take out/have a drink at the other. If you are full, maximize your credit by ordering premium water bottles for your travels.

How to get Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite in 2019

Is Marriott Gold Elite worth it? in my opinion, it is! Marriott has a 5 tier reward system: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium & Ambassador, but the reals perks start when you qualify for Gold Elite? Marriott Members enjoy all the benefits of Gold Elite status after completing only 25 eligible nights in a calendar year — including redemption nights, but if you don’t stay at Marriotts too often? GET A CREDIT CARD!! 

Listed below are the credit cards that give you an Gold Elite status with Marriott

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1. The Platinum Card® from American Express provides automatic Gold Elite status.

2. The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card provides automatic Gold Elite status.

3. The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card (no longer open to new applicants) provides automatic Gold Elite status.

4. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card allows you to earn Gold Elite status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each account year.

5. The Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card allows you to earn Gold Elite status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each account year.

6. The Marriott Premier Plus Business Credit Card (no longer accepting applications) allows you to earn Gold Elite status when you spend $35,000 on purchases each account year.

What value does Gold Elite status give you? (info from @thepointsguy)

25% point bonus ($90): As a Gold Elite member in the new program, you’ll earn 25% more points than a regular member, which works out to 2.5 additional points per dollar spent at most hotels. Since I’m assuming 30 nights with an average rate of $150 per night, that works out to an additional 11,250 points, worth $90.

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• Priority late checkout ($50): Gold members also enjoy a priority late checkout of up to 2pm, though it is subject to availability. Since there’s a stated time (in contrast the the aforementioned Silver perk), I’ll bump the value up slightly.

• Elite phone line ($25): Same benefit, more frequent utilization

• Complimentary enhanced internet ($30): Even though all members enjoy free internet when booking through a Marriott channel, Gold members can take advantage of faster speeds with complimentary enhanced internet access. I typically find that hotel Wi-Fi is decently fast, though if you like to stream videos or engage in other high-bandwidth activities online, the faster speed can make a difference. I’ll use the same value for this perk from previous posts: $1 per night.

• Upgrades to enhanced rooms ($600): Gold members are also eligible for space-available upgrades to enhanced rooms at check-in. This may include rooms on higher floors, rooms with special amenities or rooms on the Executive Floor, but it explicitly excludes suites (per the terms & conditions). Since this perk is similar to what Hilton Gold members receive, I’ll use the same valuation of $20 per night.

• Welcome gift ($50): If you’re a Gold Elite member, you’ll receive a welcome gift of extra Marriott points at check-in, either 250 points for limited-service properties or 500 points for full-service locations. Given the assumed split above, you’d earn an average of 375 points (worth ~$3.38) for each of your 15 stays.