San Francisco (SFO) Lounges You Can Book
The three SFO lounges you can book with a single-visit pass: where they are, what they include and which one suits your flight from San Francisco.
Last updated: October 18, 2026
San Francisco International has plenty of lounges, but most of the SFO lounges are reserved for an airline's premium passengers, elite members or cardholders. This guide, part of our guide on where to buy airport lounge access in the US and Canada, covers the three lounges at SFO you can book with a single-visit pass on LoungEasy: where they are, what they include and which one suits your flight. Each is listed at €55 per person at the time of writing (September 2026).
SFO lounges you can book at a glance
- Golden Gate Lounge: International Terminal A, level 4, for international departures
- China Airlines Dynasty Lounge: International Terminal A, level 4, for international departures
- Maple Leaf Lounge: Terminal 2, level 4, listed for both domestic and international departures
All three are airside, after security, so choose the lounge in the terminal your flight leaves from. The San Francisco airport lounges page on LoungEasy shows each one with its directions and amenities.
Golden Gate Lounge (International Terminal A)
After the TSA checkpoint in International Terminal A, take the first left to reach the Golden Gate Lounge at SFO, on level 4. Its LoungEasy page lists alcoholic and soft drinks, newspapers and magazines, air conditioning and disabled access, and it is a convenient choice for long-haul departures from the A gates, since you don't have to walk far from security.
China Airlines Dynasty Lounge (International Terminal A)
The China Airlines Dynasty Lounge is also on level 4 of International Terminal A, near gate A1. It lists hot and cold food with vegetarian options, fresh fruit and snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks, free Wi-Fi, flight screens and boarding announcements, so it suits travelers who want a meal before a long flight.
Maple Leaf Lounge (Terminal 2)
Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO is in Terminal 2, in sector 4 on level 4, and is listed as open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has the longest amenities list of the three:
- Hot and cold food, snacks, fresh fruit and vegetarian options
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Showers and restrooms
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, printing and flight screens
- Runway views, baby-changing facilities and disabled access
It is the one to book for a domestic flight from Terminal 2, and its showers make it useful before a red-eye or after a long connection.
Which SFO lounge should you book?
- Domestic flights from Terminal 2: the Maple Leaf Lounge, the only one of the three listed for domestic departures.
- International flights from the A gates: the Golden Gate Lounge or the China Airlines Dynasty Lounge, both on level 4 of International Terminal A.
- A hot meal: the China Airlines Dynasty Lounge and the Maple Leaf Lounge both list hot and cold food.
- A shower: the Maple Leaf Lounge.
- Families: the Maple Leaf Lounge lists baby-changing facilities.
Other lounges at SFO
SFO has many other lounges, run by airlines and card programs for their eligible passengers and members, each with its own entry rules. The three lounges in this guide are the ones you can book with a single-visit pass on LoungEasy.
How to book an SFO lounge
- Check your terminal and boarding area on your booking or boarding pass.
- Choose a lounge in that terminal on LoungEasy and add each traveler: the total is shown before you pay.
- Show your booking and boarding pass at the lounge desk.
Booking ahead secures your visit, as lounges can stop admitting walk-in guests when they are full. LoungEasy passes are non-refundable unless they are marked as refundable at checkout, and if a lounge refuses entry even though your pass is valid, you are refunded once the refusal is confirmed with the operator. Flying from somewhere else? See our guide to US and Canada airport lounges you can book.
SFO lounge FAQs
Can you buy a day pass for an SFO lounge?
Yes. On LoungEasy you can book a single visit to the Golden Gate Lounge, the China Airlines Dynasty Lounge or the Maple Leaf Lounge, each listed at €55 per person at the time of writing.
Where is the Golden Gate Lounge at SFO?
In International Terminal A, on level 4. Take the first left after the TSA checkpoint.
Is there a lounge for domestic flights at SFO?
Yes. The Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 2 is listed for both domestic and international departures.
Which SFO lounge has showers?
The Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 2 lists showers.
What time does the Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO open?
It is listed as open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., which makes it the best fit of the three for early departures.