What lounges are available at San Diego airport?

These lounges are available at San Diego International Airport: Aspire Lounge Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Delta Sky Club United Club USO Lounge

Is there a Centurion Lounge at San Diego airport?

San Diego International Airport does not have a Centurion Lounge. Eligible American Express cardholders may access the Aspire Lounge or Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2.

Who can use Aspire Lounge San Diego?

The Aspire Lounge at SAN is accessible via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards, premium airline passengers, or paid entry.

Is there a Chase lounge at San Diego airport?

There is a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club located in Terminal 2, near gates 46 and 47.

Is there a British Airways lounge in San Diego?

There is no British Airways lounge at San Diego International Airport. Oneworld business or first class passengers and/or Sapphire or Emerald tier members may use the Aspire Lounge.

Full List of Airport Lounges at San Diego International Airport [SAN]

Updated: March 8, 2026, 8:00am CDT

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SAN Terminal Map
Aspire Lounge
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
Delta Sky Club
United Club
USO Lounge
Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges
Final Thoughts

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San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves over 25 million passengers annually and is the busiest airport in the U.S. to operate with a single runway. SAN has a reasonable selection of airport lounges (including a highly rated Chase Sapphire Lounge), all located in Terminal 2.

Due to ongoing construction, passengers cannot walk airside between terminals. Travelers departing from Terminal 1 must take the terminal shuttle and reclear security to access lounges, so be sure to allow plenty of time if you choose to do this.

SAN Terminal Map

San Diego International Airport Map — San Diego International Airport map. Image Credit: San Diego International Airport

SAN Airport Lounges By Terminal

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Lounge	Location
Terminal 1	No lounges
Terminal 2	Aspire Lounge Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Delta Sky Club United Club USO Lounge

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Check out our ultimate terminal guide to San Diego International Airport for information on terminal amenities, transport options, nearby hotels, and more.

Aspire Lounge

Location: Terminal 2, to the left after the security checkpoint for gates 20 to 32
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aspire Lounge Facilities

Business services
Newspapers
Premium beverages (including alcohol) are available for purchase
Runway views

Showers
Soft drinks and hot drinks
Snacks and light meals
Wi-Fi

Aspire Lounge Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	Passengers must have a same-day boarding pass	Passengers can access the lounge when flying with any airline Day pass fee: from $45, payable online or at the lounge
Priority Pass	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge	Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469
Dragonpass	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours Children under 2 are admitted free of charge	Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline DragonPass membership: Classic $99, Preferential $259, Prestige $429
Lounge Key, Dreamfolks, Lounge Club	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours Children under 2 are admitted free of charge	Passengers can access the lounge when flying on any airline Lounge fee depends on your credit card provider or level of account
Oneworld business or first class passengers and/or Sapphire or Emerald tier members	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass Passengers may access the lounge for a maximum of 3 hours Children under 2 are admitted free of charge	Eligible passengers can access the lounge when flying with British Airways, American Airlines, or Japan Airlines

Aspire Lounge House Rules

Prebooked entry is only possible with paid access. It is not possible to prebook entry with Priority Pass or any other form of entry.
Purchased entry allows 8 hours of lounge use.
Active military personnel and emergency workers receive a reduced entry rate.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego front seating area — Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego International Airport. Image Credit: Ryan Smith

Location: Terminal 2, near gates 46 and 47
Opening Hours: Daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Facilities

Business services
Full-service bar
Preplated buffet and food to order
Private phone rooms

Self-serve beverages
Showers
Wellness area offering facials
Wi-Fi

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass (non-Priority Pass members)	Valid when flying with any airline	$100 per person, per visit
Chase Sapphire Reserve^®	Valid when flying with any airline Cardholders are entitled to unlimited lounge visits with an activated Priority Pass membership. Cardholders can bring up to 2 guests free of charge with additional guests charged at $27.	Annual card fee: $795 and $195 for each authorized user
Sapphire Reserve for Business℠		Annual card fee: $795
J.P. Morgan Reserve Card		$795
The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card		Annual card fee: $450
All other Priority Pass members	Valid when flying with any airline	These cardholders are entitled to 1 visit to any Sapphire Lounge by The Club per calendar year with an activated Priority Pass membership. Subsequent visits to any Sapphire Lounge by The Club are charged at $75.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club House Rules

Passengers must hold a boarding card for a same-day flight.
Passengers may enter the lounge 3 hours before their scheduled flight departure.
Children 2 and under may accompany an adult free of charge.

Delta Sky Club

Location: Terminal 2, mezzanine level, between gates 47 and 48
Opening Hours: Daily from 4:45 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Delta Sky Club Facilities

Business center
Full-service bar with premium alcohol to purchase
Newspapers and magazines
Soft drinks and house beer, wine, and liquor
Snacks and light meals

Starbucks espresso machine
Tarmac views
TVs
Wi-Fi

Delta Sky Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Executive membership	Members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card. Members may bring 2 guests, or a spouse and children under 21).	$1,495 (annually) or 149,500 miles Valid with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline) Members must be 18 or over.
Individual membership	Members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card. Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person.	$695 (annually) or 69,500 miles Valid with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline) Members must be 18 or over.
Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members	Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card. Members may bring 1 guest that is also traveling in Delta Premium Select (internationally) or in Delta One.	Passengers must be traveling in Delta Premium Select (internationally) or in Delta One. For SkyTeam Elite Plus, this excludes passengers traveling between the U.S. and the Caribbean. Members with Choice Benefit selections may choose an Executive or Individual membership and would be eligible for entry via the conditions under the applicable sections above.
SkyTeam Elite Plus	Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card. Members may bring 1 guest who is also traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to or from a same-day international flight.	Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight.
Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin	Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card.	Delta One passengers can access the lounge with domestic flights or when connecting to or from an international flight. Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for all segments of their journey.
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card	Cardmembers receive 15 visits per Medallion year to any Delta Sky Club. Unlimited access can be unlocked after spending $75,000. Members can bring guests for $50 per person. Children under 2 may accompany the member at no charge.	Annual fee: $650 (rates & fees) Member and any guests must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. The credit card must be used for payment.
Platinum Card^® from American Express	Cardmembers receive 10 visits per Medallion year to any Delta Sky Club. Unlimited access can be unlocked after spending $75,000. Members can bring guests for $50 per person. Children under 2 may accompany the member at no charge.	Annual Fee: $895 (rates & fees) Cardmember must hold a same-day boarding card for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express	Cardmembers receive 10 visits per Medallion year to any Delta Sky Club. Unlimited access can be unlocked after spending $75,000. Members can bring guests for $50 per person. Children under 2 may accompany the member at no charge.	Annual fee: $895 (rates & fees) Cardmember must hold a same-day boarding card for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.
Centurion^® Card from American Express*	Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club and may bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person.	Annual fee: $5,000 per year plus a one-time joining fee of $10,000 (for U.S. users) Cardmember must hold a same-day boarding card for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.

Cardholders of the Japan-based cards Delta SkyMiles^® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles^® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles^® Trust Club Gold Visa Card have varying degrees of access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.

* All information regarding the Centurion^® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Delta Sky Club House Rules

A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Delta lifetime members, who may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with same-day travel on any airline.
Although the minimum age for membership is 18, guests must be 21 to access a U.S. club with a self-serve bar. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member who is over 21.
Guests must have access to the required terminal or concourse, as gate passes will not be issued for entry.

Read the full list of house rules on the Delta Air Lines website.

United Club

Location: Terminal 2, mezzanine level, in between gates 47 and 48
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:15 a.m. to 10 p.m.

United Club Facilities

Full-service bar
Gelato station
Runway views
Self-serve soft drinks

Snacks and light meals
TVs
Wi-Fi

United Club Access

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	Passengers must present a same-day boarding pass from United or a partner airline to enter a United Club location with a one-time pass	$59 (purchased online or at the door) Passengers must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight Passengers can use their passes only within 3 hours of their departure flight, except during connections, and do not have access to United Club Fly locations
United Club membership	Members have access (when arriving or departing) to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card on United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner airlines. An Individual membership does not include guests unless you have an eligible United credit card. All Access membership includes up to 2 adult guests or 1 adult and children under 18.	Individual membership — GS member, Premier 1K, Premier Platinum, Regular member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold: $750 (94,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, GS member: $1,100 (125,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, Premier 1K: $1,200 (150,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, Premier Platinum: $1,300 (163,000 miles) annual fee All Access membership, Regular member, Premier Gold, Premier Silver: $1,400 (175,000 miles) annual fee United Club℠ Card: Included (earn All Access membership via status or yearly spend) Members must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight for access
United Polaris business class	Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports	Valid on United-operated flights
United Business (international flights)	Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United First	Valid on United-operated flights
First class on a Star Alliance airline	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass at the departure airport of an international flight Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
Business class on a Star Alliance airline	Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of an international flight	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
United MileagePlus Gold or Star Alliance Gold status and above	Passengers can access any United Club with a valid Star Alliance Gold membership card and a same-day boarding pass for an international flight Access is possible at the departure airport of their international flight Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
Other Star Alliance airline frequent flyer programs		Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
Active U.S. military personnel	Requires a valid Common Access Card (CAC ID)	Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight Travel booked on an official government-sponsored travel using a government fare type
Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members	Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card Maple Leaf Club North America members can access lounges in U.S. locations only Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access lounges in worldwide locations and may bring 1 guest	Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP)	Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest	Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport

United Club House Rules

United Club members may bring a spouse and a child under 21 into the lounge, or up to 2 guests.
Guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. unless traveling with another member that is over 21.
Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2 free of charge.
The lounge is subject to availability for day pass guests.

Read the full list of house rules on United’s website.

USO Lounge

Location: Across from Terminal 2 (outside of the secure area)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

Business services
Gaming
Snacks and refreshments
TVs
Wi-Fi

USO Lounge Access

The USO Lounge is available to active-duty, guard, reserve military, and their dependents, as well as retired military.

Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges

Several credit cards include a complimentary Priority Pass membership, helping you avoid the usual $99 to $469 annual fee. The Amex Platinum card and the Amex Business Platinum card stand out as top options for airport lounge access.

Cardholders can access over 1,550 lounges worldwide, including Amex Centurion Lounges, Priority Pass lounges (after enrollment), and receive 10 visits per year to Delta Sky Clubs when flying with Delta the same day, with the option to earn unlimited visits by meeting certain spending thresholds.

Here are additional excellent cards that also provide a complimentary Priority Pass membership (enrollment required):

Final Thoughts

Lounges at San Diego International Airport remain decent but limited, especially for Terminal 1 passengers who face extra hassle accessing Terminal 2. The planned Alaska Lounge, expected to begin construction in early 2027, is welcome news. However, because Alaska Airlines is based in Terminal 2, it won’t address the ongoing lack of convenient lounge options for Terminal 1 travelers, and future improvements remain uncertain.