Airport Comparison
LHR LondonvsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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.
| LHRLondon | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 26 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 26 | 11 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, 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 | 11 | 1 |
| Walk-in price range | £46–£62 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 5 |
All LHR lounges
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LHR vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does LHR or SFO have more lounges?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has more — 26 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 LHR vs SFO?
LHR: Airline Access, DragonPass, Priority Pass, 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 LHR or SFO?
LHR: 11 lounges accept paid walk-ins (£46–£62). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.