Airport Comparison
HKG Hong KongvsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) 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.
| HKGHong Kong | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 16 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 15 | 11 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite | 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) |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 5 | 1 |
| Walk-in price range | $50–$75 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 1 | 5 |
All HKG lounges
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HKG vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does HKG or SFO have more lounges?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 11 at SFO. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at HKG vs SFO?
HKG: Airline Access, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. 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 HKG or SFO?
HKG: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$75). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.