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SFO · San Francisco
United Airlines · San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal G
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United Polaris Lounges are strictly locked for long-haul international business class customers. Day passes cannot be purchased.
United Polaris or Star Alliance long-haul business class ticket holders only
United Polaris or Star Alliance long-haul business class ticket holders only
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United Polaris Lounge — SFO at San Francisco International Airport accepts 2 access programmes: Star Alliance Gold, United Polaris (Business Class). Each rule on this page lists its own guest policy and any spend or cabin conditions attached to it.
No. United Polaris Lounge — SFO does not sell walk-in day passes — United Polaris Lounges are strictly locked for long-haul international business class customers. Day passes cannot be purchased. Entry requires an eligible card programme, membership, or airline boarding pass.
United Polaris Lounge — SFO operates 06:30-22:30 daily. Lounges frequently close earlier than posted on quiet days and during terminal works, and last entry is often 30–45 minutes before closing — check before a late or early connection.
United Polaris Lounge — SFO is in International Terminal G at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States, operated by United Airlines. Lounges sit airside, so you must clear security — and in most cases be in the same terminal — before you can use it.
It depends which rule you enter on — 1 of the 2 access rules at United Polaris Lounge — SFO permits guests. Guest allowances are set by the programme, not the lounge, so the same lounge can admit your partner free on one card and charge on another.
Verified facilities at United Polaris Lounge — SFO: Wi-Fi, Showers, Hot food, Bar, Quiet room. Facilities vary by time of day — hot food and bar service in particular are often limited outside peak hours.
Access rules and pricing change frequently. Always confirm with the lounge before travelling.