Anybody here often used the San Francisco Airport (SFO)

[Sonny Qc]

Going to Asia next week,
and I'm stressing a little about my flight switch there.

Only got a 95 minutes lay over to catch my next flight to Taiwan...

Is 95 minutes more than enough there,
or is that airport is another clusterfck like LAX, LaGuardia or Toronto?

(Toronto might be the worst,
missed my next flight twice there because of line and check up,
and both flight weren't even International flight were I needed to go thru custom...)

seriously fck that Airport...

 

[I Am Legion]

It isn't as bad as some, but it isn't great. And do your best not to drop anything and have to bend over to pick it up. I got groped by weirdo and when I turned around there were like 4-5 possible suspects. I didn't know what to do.

 

[Zer]

It isn't as bad as some, but it isn't great. And do your best not to drop anything and have to bend over to pick it up. I got groped by weirdo and when I turned around there were like 4-5 possible suspects. I didn't know what to do.

Same thing happened to me but I knew exactly what to do, only to find they had a strict no uppercuts rule. Typical San Fran

 

[Pittie Petey]

Holler at me if you miss your flight and get stuck in SF, I'll mob out and we'll just get faded in the airport bar and then I'll take you to some unlicensed strip clubs in the TL

 

[Sonny Qc]

Holler at me if you miss your flight and get stuck in SF, I'll mob out and we'll just get faded in the airport bar and then I'll take you to some unlicensed strip clubs in the TL

Suck that I have a lay over of 8hrs in Taiwain instead,
If I had 8hrs in SF, I honestly would have taken you on this

 

[chardog]

1. are you using the same carrier all the say? if so, you'll be fine.

if not

2. 95 can go real fast if delayed

 

[Sonny Qc]

1. are you using the same carrier all the say? if so, you'll be fine.

if not

2. 95 can go real fast if delayed

No, Air Canada to SF,
Then EVA Air to Taiwan...

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

Going to Asia next week,
and I'm stressing a little about my flight switch there.

Only got a 95 minutes lay over to catch my next flight to Taiwan...

Is 95 minutes more than enough there,
or is that airport is another clusterfck like LAX, LaGuardia or Toronto?

(Toronto might be the worst,
missed my next flight twice there because of line and check up,
and both flight weren't even International flight were I needed to go thru custom...)

seriously fck that Airport...

Might be cutting it a little tight. Is your flight out of Canada (Montreal?) in the morning?

First thing in the morning flights are usually on time as the plane is not coming from other airports. Also I'm guessing you'll clear customs in Canada? If not you definitely need more time

I once had a hour layover in Chicago coming from Istanbul to Dallas, and of course the flight from Istanbul got delayed. Since it's separate airlines I had to get a hotel with my own dime since it was the last flight of the day. Good thing Southwest allowed for free flight switch. Eva Air might not have that, and in your case the second leg is the longest flight.

I would recommend that you give yourself more time or get trip insurance. Otherwise you might get stuck in SF and catch teh aidz

 

[Sonny Qc]

Might be cutting it a little tight. Is your flight out of Canada (Montreal?) in the morning?

First thing in the morning flights are usually on time as the plane is not coming from other airports. Also I'm guessing you'll clear customs in Canada? If not you definitely need more time

Yeah, you clear custom in Canada (yup Montreal) first thankfully.
think I will be in San Fran around 7-8pm

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

Yeah, you clear custom in Canada (yup Montreal) first thankfully.
think I will be in San Fran around 7-8pm

I added to my post since this new Sherdog forum froze the text box and I had to refresh.

It sounds like you are cutting it very close. Afternoon flights are unpredictable as the inbound flights are dependent upon other airports' conditions. Plus since this is a separate booking Eva Air may not accommodate you if you miss the flight.

I would recommend you give yourself a lot more time, or buy trip insurance to cover the cost of rebooking. Winter weather are a lot more unpredictable and you don't want to chance delaying your trip to go to Taiwanese strip clubs

Edit: Eva Air and Air Canada are both star alliance so they may be more flexible with rebooking but don't just like banging a random bar whore at closing time, don't chance it

 

[chardog]

No, Air Canada to SF,
Then EVA Air to Taiwan...

was it part of a package or a cost saving measure of getting two completely separate items? if not part of the flight, then there is inherent risks involved, however if Canada Air is working with Eva, then they'll wait. I was on a similar flight a few days back, and one plane caused a bunch of other ones to get delayed for an hour. Sometimes these international flights might give a few minutes leeway, precovid, I recall making it onto the plane with only 5 minutes before the flight............... farking TSA, made me run inside the airport..

 

[Sonny Qc]

Edit: Eva Air and Air Canada are both star alliance so they may be more flexible with rebooking but don't just like banging a random bar whore at closing time, don't chance it

That's a fckng relief.
Thanks.
And yeah, got insurance anyway.

 

[NoSmilez]

I think you can leave the airport in Taipei. You have 8 hours so you can probably take a train for 50 min then go explore a little. It depends on your time though. If it’s really late then you just have to kill time at the airport.

 

[Sonny Qc]

I think you can leave the airport in Taipei. You have 8 hours so you can probably take a train for 50 min then go explore a little

oh that, I will for sure.

 

[therealdope]

Going to Asia next week,
and I'm stressing a little about my flight switch there.

Only got a 95 minutes lay over to catch my next flight to Taiwan...

Is 95 minutes more than enough there,
or is that airport is another clusterfck like LAX, LaGuardia or Toronto?

(Toronto might be the worst,
missed my next flight twice there because of line and check up,
and both flight weren't even International flight were I needed to go thru custom...)

seriously fck that Airport...

Ya it's more than enough. TBF I haven't been back to SFO since COVID but used a lot going back to 1998.

 

[therealdope]

Suck that I have a lay over of 8hrs in Taiwain instead,
If I had 8hrs in SF, I honestly would have taken you on this

If you 2hrs it's enough time to get dim sum in Burlingame. If you like seafood and a good view of the bay Kincaid's by the airport is good spot.

Burlingame, CA | Hours + Location | Kincaid's in CA & MN

Burlingame California steakhouse overlooking the San Francisco bay area. View Menu | Make a Reservation

www.kincaids.com

 

[TeTe]

I laid over there on my way to Tokyo and almost missed my flight cause they grounded flights for an hour before.

But assuming your connecting flight arrives on time, 95 minutes should be fine.

 

[boingyman]

You should be fine. I believe you have to go through security again (not 100% sure so look it up) as you exit. If you have NEXUS, Global Entry or CLEAR you will save some time. Also I'm guessing you will be precleared out of Canada so everything will be faster. If not you can look into to see if mobile passport will make it quicker. Sometimes it just depends how busy the airport is. You may even have a little time to stop by a lounge to get a quick bite and drink if you have access.


Also what time do you land in Taiwan? I assume Taipei? If so 8 hours is enough to check out the city. I would uber/taxi to save time. If the layover was even longer like 12 hours I would even suggest just hiring a driver and venture further out, but a 8 hour layver may not be worth it.

 

[IIIIIIII]

If you 2hrs it's enough time to get dim sum in Burlingame. If you like seafood and a good view of the bay Kincaid's by the airport is good spot.

Burlingame, CA | Hours + Location | Kincaid's in CA & MN

Burlingame California steakhouse overlooking the San Francisco bay area. View Menu | Make a Reservation

www.kincaids.com

i second the kincaid's recommendation. two hours is doable, but man i'd keep looking at my watch haha. with three you're golden lol.

 

[Meatspin]

I try to aim for a 2 hour window in case of delays etc. Had to sprint through Munich airport to get my connecting flight today, I made it, my bag did not.