Airport Comparison
SFO San FranciscovsYYZ Toronto
Lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| SFOSan Francisco | YYZToronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 11 | 9 |
| Program-accessible | 11 | 9 |
| 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) | Air Canada Aeroplan 50K, Air Canada Aeroplan 75K, Air Canada Signature Class, Air Canada Super Elite, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 1 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | $50 | $65–$70 |
| Terminals covered | 5 | 2 |
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SFO vs YYZ lounges — frequently asked
Does SFO or YYZ have more lounges?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 9 at YYZ. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at SFO vs YYZ?
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). YYZ: Air Canada Aeroplan 50K, Air Canada Aeroplan 75K, Air Canada Signature Class, Air Canada Super Elite, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at SFO or YYZ?
SFO: 1 lounge accept paid walk-ins ($50). YYZ: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($65–$70). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.