Airport Comparison
JFK New YorkvsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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.
| JFKNew York | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 16 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 16 | 11 |
| Access programs | Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold | 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 | 6 | 1 |
| Walk-in price range | $50–$100 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 5 | 5 |
All JFK lounges
Every verified lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
All SFO lounges
Every verified lounge at San Francisco International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
JFK vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does JFK or SFO have more lounges?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 JFK vs SFO?
JFK: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, 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: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JFK or SFO?
JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.