Airport Comparison

BNE BrisbanevsSFO San Francisco

Lounges at Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

BNEBrisbaneSFOSan Francisco
Verified lounges711
Program-accessible711
Access programsAir New Zealand, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin AustraliaAlaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Polaris (Business Class)
Paid walk-in lounges21
Walk-in price range$42$50
Terminals covered25

BNE vs SFO lounges — frequently asked

Does BNE or SFO have more lounges?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 7 at BNE. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at BNE vs SFO?

BNE: Air New Zealand, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. SFO: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at BNE or SFO?

BNE: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($42). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.