Chinese · Grab & go
Panda Express
Open7:30 AM – 11:30 PMdailyAirside ScoreReviewsIn the app
Pre-securityMain TerminalBefore TSA
American Chinese quick-service chain serving wok-cooked favorites like Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp and Broccoli Beef with chow mein or fried rice.
Before securityYou'll go through TSA after. Not reachable from the gates.
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Panda Express at SFO: quick answers
Panda Express is a grab-and-go Chinese restaurant at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), before security (Main Terminal). Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM every day (Pacific Time).
- Where is Panda Express at SFO?
- Before the TSA checkpoint, Main Terminal, San Francisco International Airport.
- What time does Panda Express at SFO open?
- 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM every day, airport local time (Pacific Time). Hours come from the airport's official directory and can change on holidays.
- Is Panda Express before or after security?
- Before security — anyone can go, but you'll pass through TSA afterwards, and it isn't reachable from the gates.
- Can I order ahead from Panda Express?
- Yes, Panda Express at SFO takes orders online, so you can pick up on the way to your gate.
- Is there a Panda Express at other airports?
- Yes — Panda Express is at 20 U.S. airports Airside covers.