Illustrative photoGolden Gate Lounge
International Terminal A
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San Francisco International lounges
SFO · 15 lounges
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Illustrative photoAmerican Airlines Admirals Club
Terminal 1 / Boarding Area B
American's Admirals Club at San Francisco.
AA club lounge with food, beverages, Wi‑Fi and shower facilities for eligible customers.
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Illustrative photoUnited Club
Terminal 3 (Boarding Area F)
United Club in the Terminal 3 F rotunda near Gate F11.
This United Club is in the rotunda of Terminal 3, Boarding Area F, near Gate F11. United lists daily hours of 5:00–0:00. Like other United Clubs it has a full-service bar, light snacks and Wi-Fi. SFO is a United hub with several clubs, so pick the one closest to your gate. United Club members and other eligible customers can enter under United's rules, including Star Alliance Gold members on Star Alliance flights.
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Illustrative photoUnited Club
International Terminal (Boarding Area G)
United Club between Gates G6 and G9 in the International Terminal.
This United Club is in the International Terminal between Gates G6 and G9. United lists daily hours of 7:00–0:00. Like other United Clubs it has a full-service bar, light snacks and Wi-Fi. SFO is a United hub with several clubs, so pick the one closest to your gate. United Club members and other eligible customers can enter under United's rules, including Star Alliance Gold members on Star Alliance flights.
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Illustrative photoUnited Club
Terminal 3 (Boarding Area E)
United Club near Gate E4 in Terminal 3.
This United Club is in Terminal 3, Boarding Area E, near Gate E4. United lists daily hours of 5:00–23:00. Like other United Clubs it has a full-service bar, light snacks and Wi-Fi. SFO is a United hub with several clubs, so pick the one closest to your gate. United Club members and other eligible customers can enter under United's rules, including Star Alliance Gold members on Star Alliance flights.
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Illustrative photoUnited Polaris lounge
International Terminal (Boarding Area G)
United Polaris lounge opposite the G security checkpoint in the International Terminal.
SFO's United Polaris lounge is in the International Terminal, across from the security checkpoint for Boarding Area G, and United lists hours of 5:00 to 23:00 daily. It serves United Polaris business class passengers and comparable long-haul premium passengers on Star Alliance partners. United lists a full buffet, a full-service bar, pre-flight dining, quiet suites and showers, all useful before long flights across the Pacific.
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Illustrative photoDelta Sky Club
Terminal 1 (Boarding Area C)
Delta Sky Club near Gate C4 in SFO Terminal 1.
Delta's SFO Sky Club is in Terminal 1 near Gate C4 and Delta lists daily hours of 4:30 to 23:30. It serves Sky Club members and other eligible Delta and partner customers. American Express also lists it in its Global Lounge Collection at SFO for eligible cardmembers, which matters while the airport's Centurion Lounge operates from a smaller temporary space in Terminal 2.
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Illustrative photoAir France Lounge
International Terminal A
Air France lounge on the 4th floor of the Pier A shoulder building in the International Terminal.
Air France's SFO lounge is in the International Terminal at Pier A, on the 4th floor of the shoulder building. Delta lists it as a partner lounge operated by Air France, noting that access may be limited. It is intended for Air France premium cabin passengers and eligible SkyTeam customers departing from the A gates, where Air France and KLM flights board.
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Illustrative photoVirgin Atlantic Clubhouse
International Terminal A
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse on level 5 by Checkpoint A in the International Terminal.
Virgin Atlantic's Clubhouse at SFO is in the International Terminal by Checkpoint A, on level 5. Delta lists it with daily hours of 13:00 to 21:30 around Virgin's afternoon departure to London, and it is open to eligible Delta and SkyTeam customers as well as Virgin Upper Class passengers. Priority Pass lists it too, with separate morning and evening windows for members. American Express includes it in its Global Lounge Collection at SFO.
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Illustrative photoThe Centurion Lounge (temporary location)
Terminal 2 (Concourse D)
Temporary American Express Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2, Concourse D, while Terminal 3 is rebuilt.
Because of the Terminal 3 West modernisation project, the SFO Centurion Lounge has moved to a temporary space in Terminal 2, Concourse D, right after the security checkpoint near Compass Books and Napa Farms Market. It is open from 5:00 to 23:00 and has a shower suite, but American Express notes that food and drink may be more limited than usual. The permanent Terminal 3 lounge is expected back in 2027.
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Illustrative photoAir Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Terminal 2
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in SFO Terminal 2.
Air Canada lists a Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 2 at San Francisco, one of three it operates in the United States alongside Los Angeles and New York LaGuardia. It serves Air Canada business class passengers and other customers eligible under Air Canada and Star Alliance rules, and Air Canada also names it among the lounges open to holders of certain Aeroplan co-branded credit cards. DragonPass also lists it for its members.
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Illustrative photoAlaska Lounge
Terminal 1 (Boarding Area B)
Alaska Lounge across from Gate B6 in SFO Terminal 1.
Alaska Airlines has a lounge in Terminal 1 across from Gate B6, open daily from 5:00 to 23:00 according to Alaska. Lounge passes are sold here. Alaska Lounge members and eligible oneworld customers can use it, and American lists it as a partner lounge for Admirals Club members on Alaska, Hawaiian or American flights. Priority Pass also lists it, but only with an additional fee.
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Illustrative photoThe Club SFO
Harvey Milk Terminal 1 (Boarding Area B)
Independent lounge in Harvey Milk Terminal 1, just before Gate B4, open to all with a paid pass.
The Club SFO is The Club's signature lounge, airside in Harvey Milk Terminal 1: after security follow signs to the B gates and it is on the right just before Gate B4. It opens daily from 4:30 to 23:30. The operator lists a full-service bar with seat ordering, a varied menu, spa-style showers for an extra charge, light therapy and a forest-themed kids room. Day passes can be booked online, and Priority Pass members are admitted.
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Illustrative photoAir India Maharajah Lounge
International Terminal A
Air India lounge in SFO International Terminal A, open to Priority Pass members.
Air India runs a Maharajah Lounge in International Terminal A. Priority Pass lists it with hours from 07:00 until 00:30 the following morning. Air India premium passengers and Star Alliance Gold members on Star Alliance flights can use it, as can Priority Pass and DragonPass members subject to space.
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Illustrative photoChina Airlines Lounge
International Terminal A
China Airlines lounge in SFO International Terminal A, also open to Priority Pass.
China Airlines operates a lounge in International Terminal A for its premium passengers. Priority Pass lists it with hours of 08:00 to 20:30, and American Express includes the China Airlines Dynasty Lounge in its Global Lounge Collection at SFO for eligible cardmembers, and DragonPass lists it too. SkyTeam Elite Plus members flying SkyTeam airlines can also expect access under alliance rules.
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