San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Airport Lounges & Access Guide
Compare all 19 airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco. Review exact terminal and gate locations, daily operating hours, shower and dining amenities, and eligible credit cards before you fly—or explore the interactive terminal map below.
All SFO Airport Lounges by Terminal (19)
Complete terminal directory with post-security directions, operating hours, and eligible credit cards.
| Lounge Name & Operator | Network | Terminal & Location | Operating Hours | Amenities | Eligible Credit Cards & Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cathay Pacific Lounge Cathay Pacific4.8 | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, left immediately after security, 4th floor | Daily: 18:55 – 22:40 | Showers Buffet Bar | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status, International Business / First Class Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
British Airways Lounge British Airways4.6 | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, near gate A4 | Daily: 13:30 – 20:45 | Buffet Bar | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status, International Business / First Class Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
The Emirates Lounge Emirates4.6 | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, between gates A2-A6 | Daily: 11:40 – 15:40 | Showers Buffet Bar | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status, International Business / First Class Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
Air France KLM Lounge Air France4.5 | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, left immediately after security | Daily: 12:00 – 15:45,20:30 | Showers Buffet Bar | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status, International Business / First Class Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
Air India Maharajah Lounge Independent4.2 | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Daily: 07:00 - 23:59 | Buffet Bar Quiet | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card +2 Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
Golden Gate Lounge Independent3.3 | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Daily: 07:00 - 20:00 | Buffet Bar Quiet | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card +2 Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
China Airlines Lounge Independent3.3 | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Daily: 08:00 - 20:30 | Buffet Bar Quiet | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card +2 Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Independent3.3 | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Daily: 09:00 - 13:30 | Buffet Bar Quiet | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card +2 Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
Mustards Bar & Grill Independent4.4 | Priority Pass | International Terminal G Airside, International Terminal G, post-security departures | Daily: 07:00 - 20:00 | Bar | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, Priority Pass Prestige / Standard Plus Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
United Polaris Lounge United4.4 | United Club | International Terminal G International Terminal G, near gate G1 | Daily: 07:00 – 23:00 | Showers Buffet Bar | United Club℠ Infinite Card, United Club℠ Business Card, Star Alliance Gold +1 Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
American Airlines Admirals Club American Airlines4.7 | Admirals Club | Terminal 1 Terminal 1, opposite gate B13 | Daily: 04:30 – 23:30 | Showers Buffet Bar | Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Flagship First / Business Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
Alaska Lounge Alaska Airlines4.7 | Partner Lounge | Terminal 1 Terminal 1, opposite gate B6 | Daily: 05:00 – 22:30 | Buffet Bar | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status, International Business / First Class Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
The Club SFO Airport Dimensions4.5 | Priority Pass | Terminal 1 Airside, Terminal 1, post-security departures | Daily: 04:30 - 23:30 | Buffet Bar Quiet | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card +2 Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
Alaska Lounge - Additional Fee Applies Independent4.2 | Priority Pass | Terminal 1 Airside, Terminal 1, post-security departures | Daily: 05:00 - 23:59 | Buffet Bar Quiet | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card +2 Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
Lark Creek Grill Independent4.5 | Priority Pass | Terminal 2 Airside, Terminal 2, post-security departures | Daily: 05:00 - 22:00 | Bar | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, Priority Pass Prestige / Standard Plus Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
Delta Sky Club Delta4.5 | Delta Sky Club | Terminal 2 Terminal 2, Concourse C, near gate C3 | Daily: 04:30 – 00:00 | Showers Buffet Bar | Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, The Platinum Card® from American Express (flying Delta), Delta One Ticket Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
United Club United4.7 | United Club | Terminal 3 Terminal 3, Concourse F, near gate F11 | Daily: 05:00 – 00:00 | Buffet Bar | United Club℠ Infinite Card, United Club℠ Business Card, Star Alliance Gold +1 Varies by card tier and cabin class. Typically cardholder + up to 2 guests. |
Aletitude Independent4.3 | Priority Pass | Terminal 3 Airside, Terminal 3, post-security departures | Hours Vary | Bar | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, Priority Pass Prestige / Standard Plus Cardholder + up to 2 guests complimentary (depending on specific card policy). |
The Centurion® Lounge American Express4.9 | Centurion Lounge | Terminal 3 / Concourse G connector Post-security, Mezzanine Level near Gate F1/F2 and Concourse G connector | Daily: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Showers Buffet Bar Quiet | The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, Centurion® Card from American Express +1 Cardmember + eligible guests. |
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Airport Lounge Directory Table
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The Centurion® Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 3 / Concourse G connector — Post-security, Mezzanine Level near Gate F1/F2 and Concourse G connector
Cathay Pacific Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — International Terminal A, left immediately after security, 4th floor
United Club
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 3 — Terminal 3, Concourse F, near gate F11
American Airlines Admirals Club
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 1 — Terminal 1, opposite gate B13
Alaska Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 1 — Terminal 1, opposite gate B6
British Airways Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — International Terminal A, near gate A4
The Emirates Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — International Terminal A, between gates A2-A6
Air France KLM Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — International Terminal A, left immediately after security
The Club SFO
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 1 — Airside, Terminal 1, post-security departures
Delta Sky Club
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 2 — Terminal 2, Concourse C, near gate C3
Lark Creek Grill
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 2 — Airside, Terminal 2, post-security departures
United Polaris Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal G — International Terminal G, near gate G1
Mustards Bar & Grill
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal G — Airside, International Terminal G, post-security departures
Aletitude
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 3 — Airside, Terminal 3, post-security departures
Alaska Lounge - Additional Fee Applies
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 Terminal 1 — Airside, Terminal 1, post-security departures
Air India Maharajah Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures
Golden Gate Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures
China Airlines Lounge
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States
📍 International Terminal A — Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures
Airport & Lounge | Network | Terminal & Location | Hours & Real-Time Status | Amenities | Top Eligible Cards | Rating | Actions |
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SFO The Centurion® Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Centurion Lounge | Terminal 3 / Concourse G connector Post-security, Mezzanine Level near Gate F1/F2 and Concourse G connector | Open Now • Closes 11:00 PM Daily: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM | The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express +2 more | 4.9(544) | ||
SFO Cathay Pacific Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, left immediately after security, 4th floor | Open Now • Closes 10:40 PM Daily: 18:55 – 22:40 | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status +1 more | 4.8(181) | ||
SFO United Club San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | United Club | Terminal 3 Terminal 3, Concourse F, near gate F11 | Open Now • Closes 12:00 AM Daily: 05:00 – 00:00 | United Club℠ Infinite Card, United Club℠ Business Card +2 more | 4.7(382) | ||
SFO American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Admirals Club | Terminal 1 Terminal 1, opposite gate B13 | Open Now • Closes 11:30 PM Daily: 04:30 – 23:30 | Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire +1 more | 4.7(298) | ||
SFO Alaska Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Partner Lounge | Terminal 1 Terminal 1, opposite gate B6 | Open Now • Closes 10:30 PM Daily: 05:00 – 22:30 | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status +1 more | 4.7(298) | ||
SFO British Airways Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, near gate A4 | Open Now • Closes 8:45 PM Daily: 13:30 – 20:45 | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status +1 more | 4.6(267) | ||
SFO The Emirates Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, between gates A2-A6 | Closed • Opens 11:40 AM Daily: 11:40 – 15:40 | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status +1 more | 4.6(154) | ||
SFO Air France KLM Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Partner Lounge | International Terminal A International Terminal A, left immediately after security | Closed • Opens 12:00 PM Daily: 12:00 – 15:45,20:30 | The Platinum Card® from American Express, Airline Elite Status +1 more | 4.5(368) | ||
SFO The Club SFO San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | Terminal 1 Airside, Terminal 1, post-security departures | Open Now • Closes 11:30 PM Daily: 04:30 - 23:30 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express +3 more | 4.5(201) | ||
SFO Delta Sky Club San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Delta Sky Club | Terminal 2 Terminal 2, Concourse C, near gate C3 | Open Now • Closes 12:00 AM Daily: 04:30 – 00:00 | Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, The Platinum Card® from American Express (flying Delta) +1 more | 4.5(186) | ||
SFO Lark Creek Grill San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | Terminal 2 Airside, Terminal 2, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 5:00 AM Daily: 05:00 - 22:00 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card +1 more | 4.5(175) | ||
SFO United Polaris Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | United Club | International Terminal G International Terminal G, near gate G1 | Open Now • Closes 11:00 PM Daily: 07:00 – 23:00 | United Club℠ Infinite Card, United Club℠ Business Card +2 more | 4.4(280) | ||
SFO Mustards Bar & Grill San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | International Terminal G Airside, International Terminal G, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 7:00 AM Daily: 07:00 - 20:00 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card +1 more | 4.4(169) | ||
SFO Aletitude San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | Terminal 3 Airside, Terminal 3, post-security departures | Closed Today Hours Vary | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card +1 more | 4.3(90) | ||
SFO Alaska Lounge - Additional Fee Applies San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | Terminal 1 Airside, Terminal 1, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 5:00 AM Daily: 05:00 - 23:59 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express +3 more | 4.2(194) | ||
SFO Air India Maharajah Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 7:00 AM Daily: 07:00 - 23:59 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express +3 more | 4.2(82) | ||
SFO Golden Gate Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 7:00 AM Daily: 07:00 - 20:00 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express +3 more | 3.3(168) | ||
SFO China Airlines Lounge San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 8:00 AM Daily: 08:00 - 20:30 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express +3 more | 3.3(105) | ||
SFO Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse San Francisco International Airport • San Francisco, United States | Priority Pass | International Terminal A Airside, International Terminal A, post-security departures | Closed • Opens 9:00 AM Daily: 09:00 - 13:30 | Chase Sapphire Reserve®, The Platinum Card® from American Express +3 more | 3.3(86) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: SFO Airport Lounges (San Francisco)
Key access rules, terminal transfer tips, and credit card eligibility for San Francisco International Airport.
How many airport lounges are at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?
There are 19 verified airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States across International Terminal A, International Terminal G, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 3 / Concourse G connector. Key lounges include Cathay Pacific Lounge (International Terminal A), British Airways Lounge (International Terminal A), The Emirates Lounge (International Terminal A), Air France KLM Lounge (International Terminal A), Air India Maharajah Lounge (International Terminal A).
Are there Priority Pass lounges at SFO (San Francisco)?
Yes, SFO has 9 Priority Pass lounges: Air India Maharajah Lounge (International Terminal A, Daily: 07:00 - 23:59); Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A, Daily: 07:00 - 20:00); China Airlines Lounge (International Terminal A, Daily: 08:00 - 20:30); Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A, Daily: 09:00 - 13:30); Mustards Bar & Grill (International Terminal G, Daily: 07:00 - 20:00); The Club SFO (Terminal 1, Daily: 04:30 - 23:30); Alaska Lounge - Additional Fee Applies (Terminal 1, Daily: 05:00 - 23:59); Lark Creek Grill (Terminal 2, Daily: 05:00 - 22:00); Aletitude (Terminal 3, Hours Vary).
Which credit cards give lounge access at SFO Airport?
The best credit cards for airport lounge access at SFO (San Francisco International Airport) are The Platinum Card® from American Express (12 lounges), Chase Sapphire Reserve® (9 lounges), The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card (9 lounges), Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (6 lounges), Priority Pass Select (6 lounges), Airline Elite Status (5 lounges).
Which lounges at SFO have shower suites?
7 lounges at SFO offer private shower suites: Cathay Pacific Lounge (International Terminal A), The Emirates Lounge (International Terminal A), Air France KLM Lounge (International Terminal A), United Polaris Lounge (International Terminal G), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), Delta Sky Club (Terminal 2), The Centurion® Lounge (Terminal 3 / Concourse G connector).