SFO Airport Lounges: All 19 San Francisco Lounges and How to Get In
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco has 19 open lounges across International Terminal, International Terminal A, Terminal 1, Terminal 1, Concourse B, Terminal 1, Concourse C, Terminal 2, Terminal 2, Concourse D, Terminal 3, Terminal A and Terminal G. Of those, 6 take Priority Pass, and there is 1 American Express Centurion Lounge, 1 Delta Sky Club, 1 American Airlines Admirals Club, 3 United Clubs, 1 Alaska Lounge and 1 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge. 1 is open 24 hours and 10 have showers. The card that opens the most of them is the Chase JP Morgan Reserve (10 lounges).
Open lounges
19
In 10 terminals
Priority Pass
6
With showers
10
Open 24 hours
1
Every lounge at SFO, by terminal
Times are local. Tap a lounge for its hours, rules and photos.
19 open lounges
Terminal 21 lounge
Terminal A1 lounge
International Terminal A4 lounges
Air India Maharajah Lounge
International Terminal A 路 Located after security on Level 4 near Gate A1.
Priority Pass
China Airlines Dynasty Lounge
International Terminal A 路 Immediately after security, turn left and proceed up the escalators to the entrance on Level 4.
Priority PassStar Alliance
Golden Gate Lounge
International Terminal A 路 Concourse A, Level 4. Take the first left after the TSA Checkpoint and go up the escalators.
Priority Pass
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
International Terminal A 路 After security, turn left and take the lift to Level 5.
Priority PassSkyTeamTerminal 1, Concourse B2 lounges
Terminal 11 lounge
International Terminal2 lounges
Terminal 1, Concourse C1 lounge
Terminal 2, Concourse D1 lounge
Terminal not listed3 lounges
Terminal 32 lounges
Terminal G1 lounge
How to get into SFO lounges
Each network, its lounges here, and how people usually get in.
A Priority Pass membership, which many premium credit cards include for free.
All Priority Pass loungesAn American Express Platinum or Centurion card and a same-day boarding pass.
All American Express Centurion LoungesA Sky Club membership, Delta One or premium tickets, or an Amex Platinum or Delta Reserve card when flying Delta.
All Delta Sky ClubsAn Admirals Club membership (included with the Citi AAdvantage Executive card), a day pass, or a premium international ticket.
All American Airlines Admirals ClubsA United Club membership (included with the United Club card), a one-time pass, or a premium international ticket.
All United ClubsAn Alaska Lounge membership, lounge passes from the Atmos Rewards Summit card, or Admirals Club membership when flying American or Alaska.
All Alaska LoungesStar Alliance Gold status or a premium ticket, or a Canadian Aeroplan card with lounge access.
All Air Canada Maple Leaf LoungesBusiness or first class on a oneworld airline, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status.
All oneworld loungesBusiness or first class on a SkyTeam airline, or SkyTeam Elite Plus status.
All SkyTeam loungesBusiness or first class on a Star Alliance airline, or Star Alliance Gold status.
All Star Alliance loungesCredit cards that get you into SFO lounges
Ranked by how many open lounges here each card gets you into. Some need a same-day flight on a certain airline.
- Chase JP Morgan Reserve10 of 19
- Amex Platinum8 of 19
- Citi Strata Elite7 of 19
- Chase Sapphire Reserve7 of 19
- Amex Aeroplan Reserve7 of 19
- U.S. Bank Altitude Connect6 of 19
- Capital One Venture X6 of 19
- Bilt Palladium6 of 19
SFO lounges: common questions
How many lounges are at SFO airport?
San Francisco International Airport has 19 open lounges: British Airways Lounge (International Terminal), Cathay Pacific Lounge (International Terminal), Air India Maharajah Lounge (International Terminal A), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A), Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge (Additional Fee Applies) (Terminal 1, Concourse B) and 11 more.
Which SFO lounges can I use with Priority Pass?
6 lounges at SFO take Priority Pass: Air India Maharajah Lounge (International Terminal A), China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A), Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A), Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge (Additional Fee Applies) (Terminal 1, Concourse B) and The Club SFO (Terminal 1, Concourse B). Many premium credit cards include a Priority Pass membership; check your card's guest rules before you go.
Is there a Centurion Lounge at SFO?
Yes: The Centurion Lounge - Temporary Location (Terminal 2, Concourse D). You get in with an American Express Platinum or Centurion card and a same-day boarding pass.
Is there a Delta Sky Club at SFO?
Yes: Delta Sky Club (Terminal 1, Concourse C). You get in with a Sky Club membership, Delta One or premium tickets, or an Amex Platinum or Delta Reserve card when flying Delta.
Is there an Admirals Club at SFO?
Yes: American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1). You get in with an Admirals Club membership (included with the Citi AAdvantage Executive card), a day pass, or a premium international ticket.
Is there an United Club at SFO?
Yes: United Club (Terminal 3), United Club (Terminal 3) and United Club (Terminal not listed). You get in with a United Club membership (included with the United Club card), a one-time pass, or a premium international ticket.
Which credit cards get you into lounges at SFO?
The Chase JP Morgan Reserve opens 10 lounges (Air India Maharajah Lounge, China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, Golden Gate Lounge and 7 more). The Amex Platinum opens 8 lounges (Air India Maharajah Lounge, China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, Golden Gate Lounge and 5 more). The Citi Strata Elite opens 7 lounges (Air India Maharajah Lounge, China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, Golden Gate Lounge and 4 more). The Chase Sapphire Reserve opens 7 lounges (Air India Maharajah Lounge, China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, Golden Gate Lounge and 4 more). Some access needs a same-day flight on a particular airline; see each lounge's rules.
Are any SFO lounges open 24 hours?
Yes: The Maharaja Lounge (Terminal not listed).
Which lounges at SFO have showers?
Cathay Pacific Lounge (International Terminal), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (International Terminal A), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), The Club SFO (Terminal 1, Concourse B), Delta Sky Club (Terminal 1, Concourse C), Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Terminal 2) and 4 more.
More airports with lounges in the United States
Lounge lists come from the networks' own directories (Priority Pass, American Express, Chase, Capital One, Delta and the airline alliances), last refreshed 2026-11-04. Hours and access rules change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check with the lounge before you go.