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San Francisco, United States

SFO airport lounges

San Francisco International

3.8

Amenities, from 15 metrics

Lounges
18 open
Terminals
5
Best rated
British Airways Terraces Lounge
Airlines
34
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Lounges by terminal

18 lounges across 5 terminals, best-rated first. Details checked as recently as .

4.0amenities
3.9amenities
Terminal 1

4 lounges

3.9amenities
Terminal 2

2 lounges

3.9amenities
Terminal 3

2 lounges

4.0amenities

Nonstop from SFO

148 destinations on 55 airlines

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Route sources (including Wikipedia fallback): Aer Lingus ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026), Aeroméxico ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026), Air France ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026), Alaska Airlines ↗ (checked Oct 27, 2026) and 90 more.

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Amenity ratings

How the whole airport handles you: security, bags, immigration, getting between terminals. Each scored 1–5; the overall is their average.

Security speed
3
Check-in & bag drop
3
Baggage delivery
3
Immigration & customs
3
Signage & wayfinding
5
Terminal transfers
5
Ground transport
5
Cleanliness
4
Food & drink
3
Shopping
3
Wi-Fi
4
Seating
4
Restrooms
3
Accessibility
5
On-time departures
4
What a 5 means for each metric
Security speed
through the checkpoint in minutes, even at peak
Check-in & bag drop
short lines, plenty of kiosks, quick bag drop
Baggage delivery
bags on the belt by the time you reach it
Immigration & customs
fast lanes, e-gates, no hour-long queues
Signage & wayfinding
clear signs, easy to find your gate
Terminal transfers
quick train or walk between terminals, airside
Ground transport
rail link, easy taxis and rideshare pickup
Cleanliness
spotless floors, restrooms, and seating
Food & drink
real restaurants and good coffee, not just kiosks
Shopping
useful shops, not only duty-free perfume
Wi-Fi
free, fast, no captive-portal hassle
Seating
comfortable seats with power, easy to find
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, never a queue
Accessibility
step-free routes, help easy to find
On-time departures
flights rarely delayed by the airport itself

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Quick answers

How many lounges are there at San Francisco International?

Lounge Frog lists 18 lounges at San Francisco International (SFO) across 5 terminals: 8 in International Terminal A, 2 in International Terminal G, 4 in Terminal 1, 2 in Terminal 2 and 2 in Terminal 3.

Which lounges at SFO can I use with Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access?

Lounge Frog lists 6 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Terminal 2), Air India Maharaja Lounge (International Terminal A), United Club (E) (Terminal 3), United Club (F) (Terminal 3), United Club (G) (International Terminal G) and United Polaris Lounge (International Terminal G; Star Alliance business/first on long-haul only). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at SFO can I use with Priority Pass?

Lounge Frog lists 5 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route through Priority Pass: Alaska Lounge (Terminal 1; $15 fee per person), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass hours about 08:30-18:00; maximum 3-hour stay), Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A), The Club SFO (Terminal 1) and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A; Priority Pass windows about 09:00-13:30 and 17:30-19:15 (check the app); 3-hour maximum; capacity-controlled). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at SFO can I use with oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access?

Lounge Frog lists 4 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access: Alaska Lounge (Terminal 1), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), British Airways Terraces Lounge (International Terminal A) and Cathay Pacific Lounge (International Terminal A). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at SFO can I use with SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access?

Lounge Frog lists 3 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route through SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access: Air France-KLM Lounge (International Terminal A), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A) and Delta Sky Club (Terminal 1). Eligibility depends on status tier, cabin, flight and the lounge’s rules; membership alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at SFO can I access with the American Express Platinum Card?

Lounge Frog lists 7 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route associated with the American Express Platinum Card: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass windows about 09:00-13:30 and 17:30-19:15 (check the app); 3-hour maximum; capacity-controlled), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass hours about 08:30-18:00; maximum 3-hour stay), Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass), Delta Sky Club (Terminal 1; Delta Sky Club: U.S. Platinum Card: eligible same-day Delta-operated flights or Delta-marketed WestJet flights on a 006 ticket; excludes basic economy. 10 visits per Medallion year unless qualifying spend unlocks unlimited access. Delta Sky Club locations only; partner lounges, including the Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, are excluded. Guest fees and other Delta terms apply.), The Club SFO (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Alaska Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: $15 fee per person) and The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 2; Centurion Lounge). Enrollment, flight, guest and capacity restrictions apply; the card alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at SFO can I access with the American Express Platinum Card (UK)?

Lounge Frog lists 6 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route associated with the American Express Platinum Card (UK): Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass windows about 09:00-13:30 and 17:30-19:15 (check the app); 3-hour maximum; capacity-controlled), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass hours about 08:30-18:00; maximum 3-hour stay), Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass), The Club SFO (Terminal 1; Priority Pass), Alaska Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: $15 fee per person) and The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 2; Centurion Lounge). Enrollment, flight, guest and capacity restrictions apply; the card alone does not guarantee entry.

Which lounges at SFO can I access with the Chase Sapphire Reserve?

Lounge Frog lists 6 lounges at San Francisco International with an access route associated with the Chase Sapphire Reserve: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; Priority Pass windows about 09:00-13:30 and 17:30-19:15 (check the app); 3-hour maximum; capacity-controlled), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; Priority Pass hours about 08:30-18:00; maximum 3-hour stay), Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A; Priority Pass: Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.), The Club SFO (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.), Alaska Lounge (Terminal 1; Priority Pass: Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.; $15 fee per person) and Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Terminal 2; Maple Leaf Lounge: Select Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafés in Canada, the U.S. and Europe when departing on a Star Alliance flight; cardmember plus 1 guest. Montréal (YUL) lounges and Signature Suites excluded.). Enrollment, flight, guest and capacity restrictions apply; the card alone does not guarantee entry.

What is the best lounge at San Francisco International?

The highest-rated lounge at SFO on Lounge Frog is British Airways Terraces Lounge in International Terminal A, at 4.8 out of 5.

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