Airport Comparison
SFO San FranciscovsTPE Taipei
Lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| SFOSan Francisco | TPETaipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 11 | 16 |
| Program-accessible | 11 | 16 |
| Access programs | 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) | Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 1 | 5 |
| Walk-in price range | $50 | TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500 |
| Terminals covered | 5 | 2 |
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SFO vs TPE lounges — frequently asked
Does SFO or TPE have more lounges?
Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) has more — 16 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 SFO vs TPE?
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). TPE: Airline Access, Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at SFO or TPE?
SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). TPE: 5 lounges accept paid walk-ins (TWD 1,300–TWD 1,500). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.