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Flying with oxygen from San Francisco International (SFO)

San Francisco International Airport is the No. 13 airport in the U.S. by passenger boardings (FAA, 2024), serving San Francisco and nearby Oakland, Palo Alto and San Mateo. Here’s how to get through the airport and onto your flight with a portable oxygen concentrator.

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Airlines at SFO

Tap an airline to see its portable oxygen concentrator rules.

Southwest AirlinesAdd your POC to the reservation, then see an agent at the airport. Window seat required.Delta Air LinesRequest approval 48 hours ahead (72 international) and send a physician’s statement.American AirlinesPhysician’s consent form plus a gate check of your device and batteries.United AirlinesCall 48 hours ahead and bring United’s printed POC form.JetBlueCarry JetBlue’s Physician’s Consent Form and 150% battery. No outlets for POCs.Frontier AirlinesBring Frontier’s POC authorization form. POCs don’t count as your personal item.Alaska Airlines48 hours’ notice recommended; 150% battery plus ground time. Also covers Hawaiian Airlines.Sun Country AirlinesTell Sun Country 48 hours ahead and check in 1 hour early for a device check.Breeze AirwaysAdd your POC when booking; window seat and 150% battery. No outlets onboard.Hawaiian AirlinesNow follows Alaska Airlines’ oxygen policy.

British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Air France and Qantas also fly here. Check their oxygen rules directly before you book.

Airline list reviewed October 2026. Routes change often, so check San Francisco International’s website for current flights.

Airport day tips

Start fully chargedSecurity lines and gate waits use battery too. Many airlines want 150% of your flight time covered, so arrive with every battery full.
Screening at TSATell the officer you have a portable oxygen concentrator. If you can’t disconnect from it, say so and they’ll screen you another way. TSA Cares (855-787-2227) can help if you call 72 hours ahead.
Ask for assistanceNeed a wheelchair or help getting to the gate? Request it through your airline when you book. It’s free.
Check in with an agentMany airlines verify your POC, paperwork and batteries at the counter or gate, so leave a little extra time.
Heading to a cruise?SFO is a common choice for sailings from Port of San Francisco (Pier 27). Ask your cruise line about its oxygen rules before you sail.

FAA-approved concentrators for flying

Every portable concentrator below is FAA approved for use on U.S. flights.

Inogen Rove 6Pulse dose · 4.8 lbUp to 6 hr 15 min batteryLearn more →Inogen One Rove 4Pulse dose · 2.9 lbUp to 4.5 hr batteryLearn more →Inogen One G5Pulse dose · 4.8 lbUp to 6.5 hr batteryLearn more →CAIRE FreeStyle ComfortPulse dose · 5 lbUp to 8 hr battery (16-cell)Learn more →

Only need oxygen for one trip? We also offer short- and long-term portable concentrator rentals. See oxygen rentals →

Other California airports

Los Angeles International (LAX)Los AngelesSan Diego International (SAN)San DiegoSacramento International (SMF)SacramentoSan José Mineta International (SJC)San JoseJohn Wayne, Orange County (SNA)Santa AnaOakland San Francisco Bay (OAK)Oakland

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