Airport lounge guide

Which lounges can I enter at San Francisco (SFO)?

5 lounges across 3 terminals at San Francisco. This is the complete directory of who can enter each lounge — by Priority Pass, premium credit card, or airline status — with hours and location.

All lounges at San Francisco (SFO)

Lounge Terminal Who can enter Hours
United Polaris Lounge International United Polaris Business Opens for UA departures
American Express Centurion Lounge International Amex Platinum, Amex Centurion 06:00-23:00
Star Alliance Lounge International Star Alliance Gold 06:00-22:00
Delta Sky Club 1 Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus 05:30-22:00
United Club 3 United Club, Star Alliance Gold 05:00-23:00

Frequently asked

Which lounges at San Francisco (SFO) can I enter with Priority Pass?

San Francisco (SFO) has 5 lounges in our directory. The full list of access programs each lounge accepts (Priority Pass, Star Alliance, Amex, etc.) is in the 'Who can enter' column above. Lounge Surf checks your card or status against each lounge's rules automatically when matching.

How many lounges does San Francisco have in total?

San Francisco (SFO) has 5 lounges in the Lounge Surf directory. Networks represented: Star Alliance, Amex Centurion, Skyteam. If a lounge is missing, email hello@lounge.surf — we update the directory continuously.

How do I find someone at San Francisco who can host me as a guest in the lounge?

Download the Lounge Surf app (iOS, Android, or web), post your flight at San Francisco, and get matched with another traveler at the same airport who holds a lounge-eligible card or airline status. After the match you chat in-app and decide for yourselves whether to meet — Lounge Surf only facilitates the introduction. If you meet, the host signs you in as a guest at the lounge entrance. Members with a verified profile (ID-checked, included with the Surfer Pass) carry a trust badge and tend to get picked faster — verification is optional, not a requirement. Free.

Don't have lounge access yet — or going alone?

Lounge Surf matches travelers at San Francisco who can host a guest with travelers who need one. Free to join.

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