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Star Alliance Gold at SFO: where to go
A terminal-first guide to the 6 options available through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access at San Francisco International, led by United Club (E).
Details checked as recently as November 2026.
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Where I'd start#
Lounge Frog currently records 6 Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access lounges at San Francisco International. My starting shortlist would be United Club (E), United Polaris Lounge, and United Club (F). I use ratings to narrow the field, but I'd let location and departure time decide the visit. A slightly lower-rated room beside the gate is usually more useful than a detour across the airport.
Match the lounge to the flight#
The listed options span International Terminal A, International Terminal G, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Check the terminal and gate on the boarding pass before setting out, especially when passport control or security separates departure areas. Compare opening hours with the flight window and leave a boarding buffer. The SFO airport guide gives the wider layout, while each lounge page records directions, amenities, and the access programs currently attached to it.
All 6 at a glance#
United Club (E) at San Francisco sits in Terminal 3, near gate E4. It rates 4.8 overall. It has a full bar and room for about 350 people. Hours on file: daily 05:00-23:00. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club. Individual members: no guests.
United Polaris Lounge at San Francisco sits in International Terminal G, near gate G1. It rates 4.6 overall. It has craft cocktails, 12 shower suites and room for about 300 people. Hours on file: daily 07:00-23:00. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. United Polaris business passengers only; no guests.
United Club (F) at San Francisco sits in Terminal 3, near gate F11. It rates 4.5 overall. It has a full bar and room for about 300 people. Hours on file: daily 05:00-00:00. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club. Individual members: no guests.
United Club (G) at San Francisco sits in International Terminal G, near gate G6. It rates 4.5 overall. It has a full bar, 2 shower suites and room for about 250 people. Hours on file: daily 07:00-01:15. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club. Individual members: no guests.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco sits in Terminal 2. It rates 2.7 overall. It has beer and wine and room for about 165 people. Hours on file: daily 05:30-22:00. Recorded access: Maple Leaf Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Business class passengers: no guests.
Air India Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco sits in International Terminal A, near gate A1. It rates 2.4 overall. It has a full bar, 1 shower suite and room for about 80 people. Hours on file: daily 06:00-23:55. Recorded access: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Air India first/business passengers and Maharaja Club Gold/Platinum; Star Alliance Gold on a Star Alliance flight: 1 guest; Star Alliance first: 1 guest; Star Alliance business: no guests.
The Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, which used to appear on this page, has closed.
Confirm the entry rule#
Alliance status normally needs an eligible same-day alliance itinerary; a status card by itself is not enough, and guest rules can differ by operating carrier. Carry the membership credential or airline status, identification, and a same-day boarding pass. Recheck hours, guests, and capacity restrictions on the travel day. That quick verification turns this list into a workable plan instead of a hopeful walk through the terminal.
Related reading#
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “Star Alliance Gold at SFO: where to go.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-27. Updated 2026-11-09. https://www.loungefrog.com/programs/star-alliance-lounge-access/airports/sfo
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Quick answers
Is there a Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access lounge at SFO?
Yes, 6 lounges: Air India Maharaja Lounge (International Terminal A), United Club (G) (International Terminal G), United Polaris Lounge (International Terminal G; Star Alliance business/first on long-haul only), Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Terminal 2), United Club (E) (Terminal 3) and United Club (F) (Terminal 3). Entry depends on enrollment, flight, tier, guest and capacity rules; holding a card or membership alone does not guarantee entry.
Are there conditions at these lounges?
United Polaris Lounge: Star Alliance business/first on long-haul only.
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