4 terminals (T1–T3 domestic, International Terminal A & G) · 50M+ passengers/year
7.8/ 10
How good is San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.3/10. See full airport guide →
In short
San Francisco SFO is rated 7.8/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.3/10. United Polaris Lounge in International Terminal G is the premium benchmark for transpacific business class. Centurion Lounge in Terminal 3 serves domestic and some international cardholders. See /guides/sfo-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.3Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.3/10
Highlights
United Polaris Lounge in International Terminal G — among the best US airline lounges for transpacific departures
International Terminal A and G host Star Alliance, oneworld, and Centurion Lounge for long-haul passengers
BART train to downtown San Francisco in 30 minutes — preferred over LAX for city access on business trips
Common UK routing via London with BA, Virgin Atlantic, and United non-stops
Overview
West Coast tech gateway — United Polaris hub with strong Asia-Pacific routes and renovated International Terminal lounges.
International Terminal and Polaris
International Terminal G hosts United Polaris Lounge for United long-haul business class and Star Alliance Gold on international departures. Terminal A serves other Star Alliance and oneworld long-haul carriers with alliance lounges.
Airside connections exist between International Terminal A and G — easier than JFK for Star Alliance connections.
Leeds, United Kingdom · LBA · #2 in this comparison
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) scores 6.8/10 (Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.6),
passenger experience (6.7), and facilities (7.0).
Lounge quality rates 6.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Leeds Bradford LBA scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic — Yorkshire's main airport. Jet2 and Ryanair hub. LBA Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus to Leeds city centre ~30 min. UK261 covers all departures.
FlightLogic Score6.8Good
On-time6.6Departure reliability
Experience6.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.5Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.6
Passenger Experience
6.7
Facilities & Comfort
7.0
Lounge score6.5/10
Highlights
Yorkshire and West Yorkshire gateway — avoids Manchester or London positioning for Leeds, Bradford, and Harrogate
Jet2 base with strong Mediterranean and Canary Islands package traffic
LBA Lounge (Priority Pass) for business departures — pre-book at peak
UK261 applies to all LBA departures including Ryanair and Jet2
Overview
Yorkshire's primary airport — Jet2 and Ryanair leisure hub with growing KLM and Eastern Airways connectivity to Amsterdam and Aberdeen.
Yorkshire regional connectivity
Leeds Bradford serves West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the Leeds city region with Jet2 as the dominant carrier plus Ryanair, KLM (Amsterdam hub), and Eastern Airways. Long-haul requires positioning to MAN or LHR — compare /airports/manchester for Emirates and Singapore options.
The single-terminal layout is compact but security queues build at early-morning Jet2 banks in summer — arrive 2+ hours before departure.
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