Airport Comparison
JNB JohannesburgvsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 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.
| JNBJohannesburg | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 15 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 11 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Walk-in price range | ZAR 334–ZAR 708 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 5 |
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JNB vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does JNB or SFO have more lounges?
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 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 JNB vs SFO?
JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, 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: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or SFO?
JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.