What lounges are available at San Diego airport?

These lounges are available at San Diego International Airport: Aspire Lounge Be Relax Spa 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: August 16, 2026, 3:54am CDT

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SAN Terminal Map
Aspire Lounge
Be Relax Spa
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 Be Relax Spa 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.

Be Relax Spa

Location: Terminal 2, near gate 26
Opening Hours: Sunday through Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

While not a lounge, Be Relax Spa accepts Priority Pass memberships for 1 complimentary treatment per visit. Eligible treatments include:

Be Back 15-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2
Be Back 30-minute massage
Polish change plus hand massage
Be Feet 10-minute lounger massage plus aromatherapy and O2

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Priority Pass	Passengers may access the lounge 1 time with a same-day boarding pass. Cardholders can’t register guests. Only included if your membership includes airport experiences.	N/A

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
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 $27	Annual fee: $795 and $75 for each authorized user
Sapphire Reserve for Business℠		Annual fee: $795
J.P. Morgan Reserve Card		Annual fee: $795
The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card		Annual fee: $450
Day pass	Valid when flying on any airline	$100 per person, per visit

Sapphire Lounge by The Club House Rules

Passengers must hold a boarding pass 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 Lounge 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.	$1,495 (annually) \| 149,500 SkyMiles Valid with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members, who 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) \| 69,500 SkyMiles Valid with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members, who can access the lounge when traveling on any airline) Members must be 18 or over.
Delta Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members	Medallion members can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel and bring 1 guest.	Passengers can access the lounge when flying Delta Premium Select internationally or in Delta One (or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight). Guest must also be traveling in Delta Premium Select or Delta One (or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight). Medallion members traveling in First Class (or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight) to Mexico, Canada, and Central America may access the lounge with 1 guest (also traveling in First Class or an equivalent cabin on a Delta partner flight).
SkyTeam Elite Plus	Elite passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding card and bring 1 guest.	Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or SkyTeam domestic flight connecting to or from a same-day international flight (including same-day travel on a Delta domestic flight connecting to an international Delta or any other SkyTeam partner 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. First or business passengers on SkyTeam flights can access the lounge for the international segment of the journey.
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card	Get 15 visits a year to any Delta Sky Club if you have a same-day boarding card; earn unlimited visits after spending $75,000 in purchases in a calendar year, and each year thereafter. Cardmembers receive 4 one-time guest passes per year. Members can bring up to 2 guests or immediate family at a per-visit rate of $50 per person.	Annual fee: $650 (rates & fees) Valid on a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight Passengers traveling on Delta partner flight can access the lounge for $50. The credit card must be used for payment.
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card	Complimentary 15 visits to the Delta Sky Club; earn unlimited visits after spending $75,000 or more each year, and each year thereafter 4 one-time Guest Passes annually Members can bring up to 2 guests or immediate family members at a per-visit rate of $50 per person.	$650 (rates & fees) Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight. Passengers traveling on a Delta partner flight can access the lounge for $50. The credit card must be used for payment.
Platinum Card^® from American Express	With Delta Sky Club access, cardholders receive 10 visits to the Delta Sky Club to be used from February 1 until January 31 of the next calendar year, and can unlock Unlimited Delta Sky Club access by spending $75,000 in eligible purchases on their card in a calendar year. Members can bring up to 2 guests or immediate family at a per-visit rate of $50 per person.	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		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	Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass. Members can bring up to 2 guests or immediate family members for $50 per person.	Annual fee: $5,000 per year plus a one-time joining fee of $10,000 (for U.S. users) Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight.
LATAM business class passengers	Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club. No guests permitted.	LATAM business class passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with an international flight connection operated by Delta or LATAM. No guests are permitted.
LATAM Black Signature, Black, or Platinum LATAM Pass member	Members may access any Delta Sky Club and may bring 1 guest.	These members may access any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass in any class of service or in conjunction with a same-day connecting international flight operated by Delta or LATAM.
WestJet business class passengers	Passengers may access any Delta Sky Club. No guests are permitted.	WestJet business class passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding pass for international travel or in conjunction with an international flight connection operated by Delta or WestJet. No guests are permitted.
WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum members	Members may access any Delta Sky Club and may bring 1 guest.	WestJet Gold and Platinum members can access any Delta Sky Club with a same-day boarding pass for a transborder flight between the U.S. and Canada operated by WestJet or Delta. One guest is permitted and must stay with the member for the entire stay.

* The information regarding the Centurion^® Card from American Express was independently collected by Upgraded Points and was neither provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Delta Sky Club House Rules

A same-day boarding pass 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 are not issued for entry.

Read the full list of Delta Sky Club house rules.

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 Lounge 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) United℠ Explorer Card and United℠ Business Card come with 2 United Club one-time passes per year 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 and United Club℠ Business 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 class (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
United business class (transcontinental flights)	Passengers can access the United Club with a same-day boarding pass at their departure and arrival airports for their premium transcontinental flight. Only premium transcontinental flights between New York/Newark and Los Angeles and New York/Newark and San Francisco are eligible.	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 status and above	Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding pass for an international flight. Access is possible at the departure and connection airports 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.
Star Alliance Gold status and above	Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding pass for a domestic or international flight. Access is only at the departure airport. Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight.	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

A same-day boarding pass is required for a flight operated by United, a Star Alliance member, or a contracted partner airline.
United Club members with an individual membership cannot bring a guest unless they have an eligible United credit card.
All Access members can be accompanied by 1 adult and children under 18 or up to 2 adult guests.
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.
Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2 free of charge.
Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.

Read the full list of United Club house rules.

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.