Airport Comparison

NRT TokyovsSFO San Francisco

Lounges at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) 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.

NRTTokyoSFOSan Francisco
Verified lounges1111
Program-accessible1111
Access programsANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United AirlinesAlaska 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 lounges31
Walk-in price range$45–$50$50
Terminals covered25

NRT vs SFO lounges — frequently asked

Does NRT or SFO have more lounges?

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) both have 11 verified lounges. Compare the access programs and walk-in prices below to decide which suits your ticket.

Which lounge-access programs work at NRT vs SFO?

NRT: ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines. 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 NRT or SFO?

NRT: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($45–$50). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.