Sacramento International Airport (SMF) terminal guide

Sacramento, California KSMF #36 US airport by passengers

How SMF is laid out and how to move between buildings.

Terminals at SMF

Terminal A

Airline directory lists Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The TSA checkpoint is on Level 2, and gates are straight ahead after security.

Terminal B

Airline directory lists Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Volaris. Ticket counters are on Level 2. After check-in, passengers take the Automated People Mover from Level 3 to Concourse B and the security checkpoint. Third-party sources also place Hawaiian and Horizon Air here, so check your airline's own itinerary.

Moving between terminals

The two terminals are separate buildings. The airport says walking takes about 10 minutes and is the fastest option, using sky bridges through the parking garage. Alternatively, the Daily Lot shuttle, which the airport says arrives about every 10 minutes, stops at the ground level of each terminal. Either way, you must go through TSA screening again at the other terminal to reach your gate, so allow extra time on a connection between airlines in different terminals.

Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does Southwest use at SMF?

Southwest uses Terminal B. Terminal A is used by Air Canada, American, Delta and United.

How do I get between Terminal A and Terminal B?

You can walk through the parking garage by sky bridge, which the airport says takes about 10 minutes, or take the Daily Lot shuttle. You will go through TSA screening again at the other terminal.

Which lounge is in which terminal at SMF?

Escape Lounges operates in both terminals after security. Terminal A's lounge is on Level 2 near Gate A10, and Terminal B's is on Level 3 near the concourse entrance. Both are open to any airline, and entry is paid unless you are an eligible American Express cardholder.