Airport Comparison
MEL MelbournevsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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.
| MELMelbourne | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 13 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 11 |
| Access programs | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia | 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 | 4 | 1 |
| Walk-in price range | $16–$44 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 4 | 5 |
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MEL vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does MEL or SFO have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 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 MEL vs SFO?
MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. 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 MEL or SFO?
MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.