Airport Comparison
SEA SeattlevsSFO San Francisco
Lounges at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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.
| SEASeattle | SFOSan Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 8 | 11 |
| Program-accessible | 8 | 11 |
| Access programs | Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership | 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–$60 | $50 |
| Terminals covered | 6 | 5 |
All SEA lounges
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SEA vs SFO lounges — frequently asked
Does SEA or SFO have more lounges?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 8 at SEA. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at SEA vs SFO?
SEA: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership. 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 SEA or SFO?
SEA: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$60). SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.