Airport Comparison

CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)vsSFO San Francisco

Lounges at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) 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.

CDGParis (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)SFOSan Francisco
Verified lounges711
Program-accessible711
Access programsAir France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAlaska 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 lounges1
Walk-in price range$50
Terminals covered45

CDG vs SFO lounges — frequently asked

Does CDG or SFO have more lounges?

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

Which lounge-access programs work at CDG vs SFO?

CDG: Air France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. 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: Star Alliance Gold.

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

CDG: no verified walk-in pricing. SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.