What does it take to get into an airport lounge? These credit cards will give you free access.
If you want to relax at an airport lounge, you might not need to buy a day pass to do so. Some credit cards give you complimentary or discounted access to select lounges.
There are four main lounges that come with credit card access: American Express Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Clubs, United Clubs and American Airlines’ Admirals Clubs.
See a virtual tour of the most popular lounges:
Our pick for lounge access: The Platinum Card® from American Express
The best US airport lounges with credit card access
In the following list, you’ll find the top American lounges that excel in quality and accessibility. Not only are they stellar, but you can also get into them for free with the right cards.
Airline lounges and the cards that get you in
| Lounge | State | Card with free access | Card with discounted access | Cost to access without card | Open to those without card? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Club – O’Hare International Airport | IL | N/A | $59 | Yes | |
| Admirals Club – Honolulu International Airport | HI |
|
N/A | $59 | Yes |
| Admirals Club – Boston Logan International Airport | MA |
|
N/A | $59 | Yes |
| Airspace Lounge – San Diego International Airport | CA |
|
N/A | $25+ | Yes |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport | TX |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – George Bush Intercontinental Airport | TX |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – McCarran International Airport | NV |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – LaGuardia Airport | NY |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – Miami International Airport | FL |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | WA |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Amex Centurion Lounge – San Francisco International Airport | CA |
|
American Express cards | $50 | No |
| Delta Sky Club – JFK International Airport, Terminal 4 | NY |
*Must have Delta flight ticket for access with these cards |
American Express Gold/Platinum SkyMiles Credit Card | $59 | Yes |
| Delta Sky Club – O’Hare International Airport | IL |
*Must have Delta flight ticket for access with these cards |
American Express Gold/Platinum SkyMiles Credit Card | $59 | Yes |
| Delta Sky Club – Miami International Airport | FL |
*Must have Delta flight ticket for access with these cards |
American Express Gold/Platinum SkyMiles Credit Card | $59 | Yes |
| Delta Sky Club – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Concourse F | GA |
*Must have Delta flight ticket for access with these cards |
American Express Gold/Platinum SkyMiles Credit Card | $59 | Yes |
| Delta Sky Club – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | WA |
*Must have Delta flight ticket for access with these cards |
American Express Gold/Platinum SkyMiles Credit Card | $59 | Yes |
| Escape Lounge MSP – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport | MN |
|
N/A | $40-$45 | Yes |
| Plumeria Lounge – Honolulu International Airport | HI |
*Must have Hawaiian Airlines flight ticket for access with these cards |
N/A | $40 | Yes |
| The Club at MCO – Orlando International Airport | FL |
|
N/A | $40 | Yes |
| The Club at SJC – Mineta San Jose International Airport | CA |
|
N/A | $40 | Yes |
| United Club – O’Hare International Airport, Concourse C | IL | N/A | $59 | Yes | |
| United Club – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport | TX |
|
N/A | $59 | Yes |
| United Club – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | GA |
|
N/A | $59 | Yes |
| Virgin America Loft – Los Angeles International Airport | CA |
*Must be flying with Virgin or Virgin partner airlines or departing from LAX Terminal 3. Complimentary access for guests with First Class long-haul tickets. |
N/A | $30 | Yes |
