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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, concourses C, D, E, F, and G are all connected airside to the Centurion lounge. From boarding areas A or B you would have to clear security twice. For the most up-to-date info, see Connecting in SFO thread in the FlyerTalk San Francisco forum.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: Centurion Lounges no longer offer access on arrival.
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, concourses C, D, E, F, and G are all connected airside to the Centurion lounge. From boarding areas A or B you would have to clear security twice. For the most up-to-date info, see Connecting in SFO thread in the FlyerTalk San Francisco forum.
Q: Can I visit if I'm arriving at SFO?
A: Centurion Lounges no longer offer access on arrival.
Centurion Lounge SFO [Opened 6 November 2014; Expanded 31 December 2022]
#16
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Anyone know if the SFO lounge was ever open late enough to be useful for red eyes (ie, UA redeye bank), (ie, pre-COVID), or plans to expand hours to do so at some point?
As I look at booking more travel into spring/summer, seems this could be a good benefit for those heading for destinations served by redeye. Also on a wish list, would be nice if it would be open earlier to serve the early morning bank to the Midwest/east destinations. For me, seeing it open at like 4:30, or as late as 11:30 or so would be ideal. I have a feeling that it would be a good opportunity for those of us to actually make use of the lounge without having to wait so long to get in, which IME is all day from about 7:30am and later.
(and yeah, while on a wish list…improving food quality would be helpful, especially since I visited DEN before this one, so got spoiled…both cappuccino machines at SFO were also broken last time I was there).
As I look at booking more travel into spring/summer, seems this could be a good benefit for those heading for destinations served by redeye. Also on a wish list, would be nice if it would be open earlier to serve the early morning bank to the Midwest/east destinations. For me, seeing it open at like 4:30, or as late as 11:30 or so would be ideal. I have a feeling that it would be a good opportunity for those of us to actually make use of the lounge without having to wait so long to get in, which IME is all day from about 7:30am and later.
(and yeah, while on a wish list…improving food quality would be helpful, especially since I visited DEN before this one, so got spoiled…both cappuccino machines at SFO were also broken last time I was there).
#17
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 6,752
Ah, if I recall, they used to be open until 10 pm? LAS as late as 11 pm, which I think is the latest during the pre-pandemic era.
#18
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: AA PP, UA 1K/MM, WoH Globalist, HH Gold
Posts: 1,194
Anyone know if the SFO lounge was ever open late enough to be useful for red eyes (ie, UA redeye bank), (ie, pre-COVID), or plans to expand hours to do so at some point?
As I look at booking more travel into spring/summer, seems this could be a good benefit for those heading for destinations served by redeye. Also on a wish list, would be nice if it would be open earlier to serve the early morning bank to the Midwest/east destinations. For me, seeing it open at like 4:30, or as late as 11:30 or so would be ideal. I have a feeling that it would be a good opportunity for those of us to actually make use of the lounge without having to wait so long to get in, which IME is all day from about 7:30am and later.
(and yeah, while on a wish list…improving food quality would be helpful, especially since I visited DEN before this one, so got spoiled…both cappuccino machines at SFO were also broken last time I was there).
As I look at booking more travel into spring/summer, seems this could be a good benefit for those heading for destinations served by redeye. Also on a wish list, would be nice if it would be open earlier to serve the early morning bank to the Midwest/east destinations. For me, seeing it open at like 4:30, or as late as 11:30 or so would be ideal. I have a feeling that it would be a good opportunity for those of us to actually make use of the lounge without having to wait so long to get in, which IME is all day from about 7:30am and later.
(and yeah, while on a wish list…improving food quality would be helpful, especially since I visited DEN before this one, so got spoiled…both cappuccino machines at SFO were also broken last time I was there).
#19
Join Date: Feb 2020
Programs: AS MVPG UA G Hilton Diamond
Posts: 58
The breakfast at the SFO lounge is extremely disappointing. The overall experience the last couple months doesn’t seem to be getting better either.
I did walk by the lounge last week and saw they put up walls to start the buildout of the expansion.
I did walk by the lounge last week and saw they put up walls to start the buildout of the expansion.
#20
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 57
Can I directly access the Centurion lounge through international terminal after the security check? or only be able to access from Terminal 3?
#21
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SFO/SJC/OAK
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International gates in Terminal G are connected airside to Terminal 3 by a connector. The connector on the G side can be found right by the United Polaris lounge.
#22
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
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#23
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#24
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Bay Area, California
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Can you get there from Terminal 2 post-security? I know the answer used to be no, but I read that a post-security connecter opened. While that was posted by the airport and I hope it's true, I would love a confirmation because it seems too good to be true!
https://www.flysfo.com/media/press-r...ole-lot-easier
https://www.flysfo.com/media/press-r...ole-lot-easier
#26
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Malaysia
Programs: Asiana Diamond Plus, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 86
Currently sitting in the lounge. Had a 15 minute wait at 6:15 PM. It was the typical crowded scene. Not very relaxing. As typical, the staff is not very friendly. They really need to extend their hours.
#27
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Must have almost crossed paths….we tried to get in around 5:45, but had a flight from G boarding at 6:25, and needed to grab food. We were quoted ~30 minute wait time. In fact, waited probably 6-10 minutes in the line downstairs just to find that out.
#28
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 6
Hey gang - I don't post much but wanted to get you guys' experience on crowdedness on Sunday mornings. I plan on taking the fam (wife + two kids) to the lounge before we depart. Don't hate - I know how we feel about kids in the CL but I do want to give them a chance to feel a bit more relaxed before boarding.
Also, how has breakfast been lately? Our flight will depart in the AM and I haven't been to the CL since the pandemic.
Any insights welcome! TIA!
Also, how has breakfast been lately? Our flight will depart in the AM and I haven't been to the CL since the pandemic.
Any insights welcome! TIA!
#30
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
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