Asked by: Weifang Villanueva-Elcoaz
shopping couponing

Does San Francisco airport have duty free?

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There is no duty free there. So I asked and found I could walk to the international wing and use the duty free there. So you must be sure you have at least a one hour layover in order to do this or arrive early if SFO is your first and only departure point.


In this regard, what can I buy at San Francisco airport?

  • 100% Pure LOCAL GREEN. Organic cosmetics, skin, hair, bath and body products.
  • 49 Mile Market. Magazines, books, souvenirs, sundries, snacks, beverages and grab-and-go food.
  • Bay Area Club House. Pro sports apparel, headwear and souvenirs.
  • Brookstone.
  • Brookstone.
  • Burberry.
  • Burberry.
  • California Lifestyle LOCAL GREEN.

how does duty free work at airports? Duty free shopping allows travelers who are leaving the country where the goods are purchased the chance to save money on items like liquor, tobacco, fragrances, cosmetics and luxury goods. When travelers go to pay for the goods, the cashier will typically ask to see a boarding pass to verify travel.

Just so, is there an Apple store in San Francisco airport?

Yes. In addition to the Apple Store mentioned by Dr. Z, if you take BART one stop from the airport to the San Bruno/Tanforan BART station, there's a Best Buy store across the street from the station that sells Apple products.

Can you buy cigarettes at SFO?

You have to be 21 to buy smoking products (even e-cigs) in California.

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