Dec 8, 2014, 12:26 am
Last edit by: Infinite1K
FAQ
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.
Wines by electronic pour
What have you found?
Q: Where is the lounge?
A: Terminal 3, F concourse, right by Gate F2 (formerly gate 75) and the F-1 security checkpoint (that has PreCheck, sometimes).
Q: Can I visit there if I'm departing from another terminal?
A: Absolutely. Security at SFO will let passengers departing from any concourse at SFO go through security in any concourse, even ones that aren't connected behind security. At the moment, Terminal 3 concourses E and F, and International Terminal concourse G are connected airside to the Centurion lounge. Some other concourses are connected to each other airside, but not to the point that you can walk airside to the Centurion. However, with a PreCheck security lane right next to the entrance to the lounge, it can be quite easy to clear security twice if necessary.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: It depends. If you're arriving in the aforementioned concourses E, F, or G, then yes, but only if you have a connecting flight. If you're arriving in one of the other concourses, then security at SFO won't let you clear into E, F, or G without a boarding pass departing SFO that day. If you're arriving internationally, again, you'd need a same-day SFO departing boarding pass to clear security.
Wines by electronic pour
What have you found?
- Add wine and date please
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014] (2013 - 2021)
Mar 13, 2019, 5:26 am
#1171
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Sweden
Posts: 216
Does anyone have a current list of the wines available for tasting? How often do they rotate the wines?
Mar 13, 2019, 5:40 am
#1172
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,849
i’m not sure how often they rotate the wines, but as a wine importer myself I’m quite impressed with the selections that they have in their rotation. I believe each dispenser holds five or six bottles so they constantly have 10 or 12 offerings besides what’s behind the bar Pro tip ask for a few paper chits each time to save some time :-)
Mar 13, 2019, 10:55 am
#1173
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, JetBlue Mosaic, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska MVP Gold.
Posts: 1,962
I seriously cannot understand how people find the 3 hour rule to be a limiting factor.
Mar 14, 2019, 4:21 am
#1174
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AS 100K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 189
Terminal-wise, if you are flying DL, AS, or really anyone but UA, you have to clear security twice to access the lounge anyways since terminals are not airside connected, so if based on your timing you want to grab a meal or something similar, it gets a bit tighter.
Mar 14, 2019, 4:49 am
#1175
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,585
recent experience
Not surpisingly, I am impressed with this lounge:
- 2 Apple computers & both work!
- big open area to relax after eating.
- good selection of periodicals incl. the SF Chronicle!
- the lounge staff are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable!
I did not see any evidence of the 3 h limit - but I have to say it makes sense. The UA Arrivals Lounge was not available to me (domestic long haul) so Centurion was my only option. The brekkie food was great - incl. Fench toast, lattes & other specialty coffees. The cooks are on site (fresh!). I also found the location ideal - between the int'l and domestic gates. Walking in SFO is a breeze compared to EWR or LHR so no complants here!
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Mar 14, 2019, 7:01 am
#1176
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Air Canada P25K, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, MGM Gold
Posts: 1,582
I'm not familiar with SFO (I've been there a couple of times but that was years ago). Anyhow, I'm looking at booking a flight that has just over a 2 hour connection in SFO and want to know if I can access the Centurion lounge. I'd be arriving on United domestic (which I believe is the same terminal as the Centurion lounge) and then departing Air Canada, which I believe uses the international G gates. The wiki says those are connected airside, so it looks like it should be possible but can someone more familiar with SFO confirm that?
Mar 14, 2019, 8:09 am
#1177
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Silver, whatever the Amex plat gets me and somehow still IHG Diamond after 3 years of no nights
Posts: 693
Yes, you can access. The lounge is right at the point where the United gates end and the airside bridge to the INTL gates begin, right across from gates 74/75. I would say the lounge is in the perfect spot for your situation.
Mar 14, 2019, 8:56 am
#1178
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Air Canada P25K, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, MGM Gold
Posts: 1,582
Perfect - thanks!
Mar 14, 2019, 12:15 pm
#1179
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,138
Mar 14, 2019, 12:59 pm
#1180
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Air Canada P25K, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, MGM Gold
Posts: 1,582
Mar 18, 2019, 6:22 am
#1181
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,448
Mar 18, 2019, 10:55 am
#1182
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 483
Stopped in yesterday, there was enough seating that we had a few options to sit and didn't have to wait for any tables. It's been a few months since I stopped by, not very crowded this time, but the airport as a whole doesn't seem to be as crowded on Sunday evenings.
Mar 27, 2019, 11:55 pm
#1183
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,039
What are the peak times for this lounge?
Mar 28, 2019, 8:50 pm
#1184
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: AS 100K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 189
It's always pretty busy - I've seen it full at most hours on pretty much every day of the week. That being said, the busiest times seem to be day-wise around business travel dates/times (e.g. Monday mornings, Thursday evenings), and time-wise around UA banked departures (because T3).
Mar 29, 2019, 1:17 pm
#1185
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,448
It's always pretty busy - I've seen it full at most hours on pretty much every day of the week. That being said, the busiest times seem to be day-wise around business travel dates/times (e.g. Monday mornings, Thursday evenings), and time-wise around UA banked departures (because T3).
