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Cathay Pacific Lounge

San Francisco International · San Francisco

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Editorial score

4.6/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Cathay Pacific Lounge, SFO

At a glance

One of eight lounges in International Terminal A, ranking 2nd among them. An airline lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 150, leaves drinks self-serve, and has six shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 9:40 AM – 1:25 PM, 8:05 PM – 12:50 AM daily. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Cathay Pacific Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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How it works

Who gets in

Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.

Cards that get you in: Cathay Mastercard – Priority Banking.

Entry and guest policy

Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day.

Location & opening hours

San Francisco International · International Terminal A · Near gate A1

Airside in International Terminal A on level 4 near gate A1; take the elevator up from the concourse level.

Opening hours
  • 9:40 AM – 1:25 PM, 8:05 PM – 12:50 AM daily
Local time · America/Los Angeles
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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
4
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
4
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
5
Power outlets
5
Workspace
5
Showers
4
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
4
Staff & service
5
Views & light
4
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

Who can get into Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Cathay Pacific Lounge lists access through Cathay Pacific Lounge and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Cathay first/business passengers; Cathay Diamond: 2 guests, Gold: 1 guest, on a oneworld flight the same day. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

What are the opening hours of Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Cathay Pacific Lounge is open 9:40 AM – 1:25 PM, 8:05 PM – 12:50 AM daily (local time, America/Los Angeles). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.

Where is Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Cathay Pacific Lounge is in International Terminal A at San Francisco International (SFO), near gate A1. Airside in International Terminal A on level 4 near gate A1; take the elevator up from the concourse level.

Does Cathay Pacific Lounge have showers and a bar?

Cathay Pacific Lounge has 6 shower suites, self-serve drinks and seating for about 150.

How good is Cathay Pacific Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Cathay Pacific Lounge 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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