Does LAX have a Delta One lounge?

Yes, the Delta One Lounge is located in Terminal 3 at LAX. There’s a dedicated, private check-in area, and an elevator that takes you straight to the lounge after checking in. Access to the check-in area is found on the lower (arrivals) level of Terminal 3. Look for the employees and Delta One signs at the entrance.

Who gets access to the Delta One lounge?

Having the right credit card or Delta Diamond status won’t get you into the Delta One Lounge. Instead, you must be flying in Delta One, featuring lie-flat seats. However, those with Delta’s invitation-only 360 elite status can visit a Delta One Lounge if they’re flying Delta first class that same day.

Is Delta first class the same as Delta One?

Delta One and Delta first class aren’t the same. Delta’s first class is a primarily domestic first class product with recliner seats, not an international first class with suites like you’ll find on Emirates, Air France, or Etihad, for example. Delta One is comparable to an international business class, offering extra perks, lie-flat seats, lounge access, and other perks.

Where is the Delta One LAX entrance?

The entrance to the Delta One Lounge and the dedicated Delta One check-in facility are on the lower level of Terminal 3, which is the arrivals level. It’s not on the same departures or check-in level as the rest of Delta’s passengers use. A clearly labeled entrance on the lower level, plus a clearly marked drop-off area, will help you find the entrance. The lounge is accessed by elevator after using the check-in facility.

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What It’s Like To Spend a Morning at the Delta One Lounge LAX

Updated: July 19, 2025, 3:56pm CDT

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1. The Lighting Was Dimmed
2. The Sushi Bar Was Closed
3. The Dessert Stand Offered Different Items
4. The Bar Was Open — And Even Staffed
Other Aspects of the Lounge Operated Normally
How To Access the Delta One Lounge at LAX
Final Thoughts

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When you hear about or read reviews of airport lounges, the information presented typically covers a daytime visit. Maybe the writer had lunch or dinner at the lounge before an overnight flight across the Atlantic. But what about breakfast?

I hadn’t really thought about this until I arrived at the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) before sunrise during a recent trip. During breakfast hours, the lounge felt different. While most elements of the lounge were operating normally, not all were open, and the vibe at the lounge was definitely not the same.

1. The Lighting Was Dimmed

It was 5 a.m. when we arrived at Delta’s private check-in facility for Delta One passengers, which is located on the lower level (near arrivals) of Terminal 3 at LAX.

After checking in, passing through the exclusive security checkpoint, and taking the elevator directly to the Delta One Lounge, it was immediately clear that the lounge’s lights were dimmed. Given that it was still dark outside (and would be for another 45 minutes), keeping the lights dimmed at this time made sense.

Delta One Lounge LAX view to dining room and bar — Soft lighting at this time was nice.

Rather than feeling attacked by bright lighting as we stepped into the lounge, the soft lighting provided a nice middle ground between the outside world and the lounge’s functioning amenities.

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The Delta One Lounge at LAX is open from 4:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

2. The Sushi Bar Was Closed

The Delta One Lounge at LAX offers several dining options, from bento boxes and a dessert table to fine dining and even a sushi bar. However, the sushi bar was closed during breakfast hours.

Delta One Lounge LAX seating near sushi and windows — The far right corner of the lounge: Mostly empty seating near a closed sushi bar.

3. The Dessert Stand Offered Different Items

During lunch and dinner hours, a dessert stand (found on your way from the dining room to the sushi bar) offers cakes, bonbons, pastries, croissants, and more.

Delta One Lounge LAX coconut loaf mojito — Coconut loaves and a virgin mojito because … why not?

During our morning visit, the cakes and cookies had been replaced with breakfast items like croissant sandwiches, individual servings of overnight oats, quiche, and these to-die-for coconut loaves.

4. The Bar Was Open — And Even Staffed

It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, right? My suspicion was that the lounge’s bar wouldn’t be open during our visit, but I was wrong. While the lighting was dimmed, and it wasn’t very busy, there was a bartender available, and the bar was fully operational.

Delta One Lounge LAX bar dimmed lighting — I’m sure you won’t find that many open chairs at the bar in the afternoon.

I only saw a handful of people approach the bar during our 1-hour visit, including the sole visitor who sat at the bar, but the bartender was in good spirits. He smiled as he named the mocktails he could make when I inquired, and he hummed a happy tune while preparing the virgin mojito I requested.

Other Aspects of the Lounge Operated Normally

While some aspects of the Delta One Lounge felt different during a breakfast-time visit, much of the lounge experience felt very “normal.”

The lounge’s private entrance included access through a dedicated security checkpoint, which was staffed and permitted us to use our TSA PreCheck privileges despite the early hours.

Delta One Lounge LAX private security checkpoint — A private security checkpoint is a great feature.

When we arrived in the lounge, a concierge greeted us and provided a card listing the lounge’s various amenities, explaining that every amenity was available whenever the lounge was open — though dining was in an altered format during breakfast.

Delta One Lounge LAX amenities card — The card guests receive that lists the lounge’s amenities.

The outdoor terrace was open for guests, and there were even heaters on the wall, keeping the space warm since it was cool and windy when we ventured out here.

Delta One Lounge LAX outdoor terrace before sunrise — The terrace had a few guests watching planes and drinking coffee.

And while it was possible to order food at any seat in the lounge, we were happy to find the sit-down dining room (located behind the bar) available for guests. There was 1 person sitting alone, a family of 4, and us — not many people. However, that meant that we got speedy service!

Delta One Lounge LAX rear dining room — The mostly empty dining room where we ate our meal.

During lunch and dinner service, the restaurant’s offerings include soups, bento boxes, fish tacos, pizza, and other items on the curated menu. However, there was a breakfast menu that I hadn’t seen previously, and we thought the options were fantastic.

The breakfast menu included avocado toast, a croissant sandwich, porridge, huevos rancheros, and a pitaya bowl that we both ordered — and both thought was delicious. Multiple side dishes were also available, such as toast, bacon, yogurt, avocado, and even Beyond sausage.

Delta One Lounge LAX breakfast menu — The breakfast menu at the lounge.

We each had a latte, a smoothie, Beyond sausages, and the pittaya bowl, and while it was much more than we normally eat at breakfast, it was easily the best airport breakfast we’ve ever eaten.

Delta One Lounge LAX breakfast items — Fine dining … at breakfast … in an airport. We’re truly living in the future.

How To Access the Delta One Lounge at LAX

Simply holding the most premium Delta SkyMiles American Express card isn’t enough to get into a Delta One Lounge.

Entry to the Delta One Lounge is reserved for travelers departing on or arriving from Delta One flights, whether international or domestic. Additionally, Delta’s 360 elite members with a same-day Delta first-class ticket can visit the lounge before departure or after arrival.

If you’re not eligible to visit the Delta One Lounge, you may be able to access the Delta Sky Sky Club next door, assuming you have a same-day boarding pass for a Delta or partner flight.

Final Thoughts

Whatever time of day you visit, the Delta One Lounge at LAX is sure to provide a great experience. From its refined dining room to excellent design choices and copious amenities, the lounge has a lot to offer.

My wife and I were surprised by the lighting and the breadth of amenities that were operating normally—even before sunrise — when we visited during breakfast.