Chase isn’t just in the airport lounge business. It’s arguably winning the airport lounge wars between other banks like American Express and Capital One.
The bank behind the ultra-popular *chase sapphire preferred* and *chase sapphire reserve* worked for years to build its own branded lounges dubbed the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club – the first U.S. location opened in Boston (BOS) in 2023. Less than two years later, Chase now has six lounges open worldwide … and even more are on the way.
These Chase lounges are run in collaboration with Airport Dimensions, the same group behind “The Club” family of lounges you’ll find throughout the U.S. that Priority Pass members can currently access. But Chase has upped the ante for its own lounges: The design is chic and spacious, complimentary food and drinks area big step above your typical airport club, and there are also upscale amenities like showers and wellness areas.
Still, Chase faces stiff competition. American Express has been the king of airport lounges for years with its long and growing list Amex Centurion Lounges in both U.S. airports and abroad. And now Capital One has set the bar even higher with its lounges in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD).
So where can you find these Chase lounges? And how can you get in? Read on for everything you need to know.
All the Chase Lounge Locations (So Far)
As of publication, Chase has 10 lounge locations already open or in the works:
- Boston (BOS) between Terminals B and C: Now open
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) in Terminal D by gate 35
- Hong Kong (HKG) in Terminal 1: Now open
- Las Vegas (LAS) in the C Concourse
- Los Angeles (LAX) in the Tom Bradley International Terminal
- New York City-LaGuardia (LGA) in Terminal B: Now open
- New York City (JFK) in Terminal 4: Now open
- Philadelphia (PHL) in Terminal D/E connector
- Phoenix (PHX) in Terminal 4: Now open
- San Diego (SAN) in Terminal 2: Now open
While it’s not officially dubbed a Sapphire Lounge, Chase also shares a space with Etihad at Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD).
Here’s everything we know so far about the each of these lounges.
Boston (BOS)
The Boston Chase Sapphire Lounge was first announced back in June 2021, but it would be nearly two years before it welcomed any guests. The nearly 12,000-square-foot space officially opened for business in May of 2023.
You’ll find it located between gates B39 and B40 in the Boston airport’s relatively new B-to-C connector.
Its location makes it easy for JetBlue flyers to pop in as well as United, American, and a slew of major international airlines – at least so long as you’re up for a bit of walk. But for loyal Delta flyers, it’s a bit of a pain: It’d be at least a 20-ish minute walk from Terminal A where Delta flies in and out of, requiring you to re-clear security multiple times.
Travelers are in for a treat. This nearly 12,000-square foot Chase lounge is a massive step up from your typical “The Club” lounge and easily on par with lounges from competitors like American Express or Capital One. It’s laid out beautifully, with tons of natural light and tarmac views, great seating, not one but two bars, and a whole lot more to love.
The Boston lounge is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Read our review of Chase’s First U.S. Sapphire Lounge in Boston!
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
The governing board of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) has approved a lease agreement with the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club.
According to the board meeting notes, the Sapphire Lounge will be located in Terminal D by gate 35, which would be relatively close to both the existing Capital One Lounge at DFW (which we think is one of the best airport lounges in the country) and the Dallas American Express Centurion Lounge.
There aren’t any details about the size of the space as of right now, but it’s in an area with a number of shared airline lounges, any one of which could be the future home of the Sapphire Lounge.
Hong Kong (HKG)
The first Chase lounge to open its doors is all the way over in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Chase Sapphire Lounge opened in late October 2022, located located in the West Hall of the International Departures area near Gate 40. It was a puzzling opening salvo for Chase. Why open the first location 7,000-plus miles away from most U.S. travelers might seem like a head-scratcher – especially in Hong Kong?
But it was all about opportune timing. Rather than building this lounge from the ground up, Chase was able to take over from an existing The Club location, allowing it to open much earlier.
We haven’t visited yet, but Chase has promised comfortable spots to work or relax, high-speed Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets, and complimentary drinks as well as la carte food (both with some local flair) available via mobile ordering. And while the entry policies for other Sapphire Lounge locations on this list are fairly strict, this one is a free-for-all: Any Priority Pass Select membership can get you in the door – even if you got it from an Amex or Capital One card.
The Hong Kong lounge is open daily from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Las Vegas (LAS)
Chase airport lounge operator, Airport Dimensions, won a bid to build a new lounge in Las Vegas (LAS), according to public documents from the Clark County Commission.
The initial plans call for a roughly 4,500-square-foot lounge in the airport’s C gates, which are home to Southwest Airlines but fairly easy for any travelers to access. Documents show the lounge space is located behind security near the entrance to the C Gate concourse.
But beyond its location and size, there are precious few details about Chase’s plans for its Las Vegas lounge – including what travelers may eventually find inside and when it may open. A spokesman for the Las Vegas airport said the airport and Chase are in the midst of negotiations for a final agreement on the lounge plans and construction. Chase previously confirmed to Thrifty Traveler it had won the bid for a Las Vegas airport lounge but did not provide any other details about its plans for the space.
“A construction timeline won’t be settled until the agreement is finalized so it’s too soon to give any dates for work to commence or a targeted opening,” the airport spokesman said at the time.
Los Angeles (LAX)
Public documents from the airport board show Chase plans to open a Sapphire Lounge at the massive Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 9,234-square-foot lounge will be located near Gate 148 and include views of the tarmac and plenty of local touches.
A Chase Sapphire Lounge at LAX will be welcome news for travelers with the Sapphire Reserve card in their wallets traveling through Los Angeles – the terminal currently has no Priority Pass lounges. It’ll be easy for many travelers departing Los Angeles for lands abroad to access, as the Tom Bradley Terminal is where most of the major international carriers fly in and out. The terminal is already home to several airline lounges as well as an Amex Centurion Lounge.
Chase once again beat out the Plaza Premium Group – the company behind Capital One Lounges – to secure the space at LAX, according to public documents.
An opening date has not been announced, and there are few details about what’s on tap in Los Angeles.
New York-LaGuardia (LGA)
The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia opened in January 2024 in the airport’s shiny new Terminal B – right next door to the American Express Centurion Lounge. And it’s truly massive, a 21,800-square-foot space spread across not one but two floors, with many of the same elements that made the Boston lounge such a standout.
Much like the Boston lounge, there’s both a buffet setup and an a la carte menu with plates you can order via QR code. Chase is touting new dishes like a seared salmon, lentil ragout, and a tasty roast beef sandwich with raclette cheese on ciabatta at this LaGuardia location.
But then there’s something brand new: Ultra-exclusive “Reserve Suites by Chase,” three private suites within the lounge that offer an unparalleled VIP experience with a dedicated lounge attendant, private bathrooms and showers, an exclusive dining menu complete with caviar service upon arrival, and more. They’re not cheap: Even the smaller suite with capacity for four guests will set you back $2,200 while reserving the larger spaces for eight travelers costs $3,000 … for a three-hour stay.
The LaGuardia lounge is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
New York City (JFK)
The third U.S. Chase Sapphire Lounge came out of nowhere.
In late January 2024, Chase opened the doors to a surprise lounge location in Terminal 4 at New York City (JFK). But it’s not just a Chase Sapphire Lounge: It’s run in partnership with Etihad Airways, which previously ran the lounge but shut it down at the start of the pandemic.
Etihad Airways business and first class passengers have access, too. But make no mistake: This is a full-blown Chase Sapphire Lounge. The stylish design is on par with Chase’s other lounges, with a large bar and plenty of comfortable seating throughout. The lounge has top-notch complimentary food and drinks, which you can have made to order and delivered right to your seat thanks to the QR codes on every table. There are shower suites, too, if you need to freshen up before your flight.
The lounge is located just after security at Terminal 4. It’s open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Read our full review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge JFK!
Philadelphia (PHL)
In early December 2022, the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) announced that it will be welcoming a Chase Sapphire Lounge.
Details on the Philadelphia lounge are still scant: There’s no current projected timeline for its opening. But here’s what we do know: At 20,000 square feet, it’ll be massive.
The plans call for the new Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club to be located in the airport’s Terminal D/E connector.
It’ll be the biggest lounge in Philadelphia – by a long shot. Consider this: It’s more than triple the size of the Amex Centurion Lounge in Terminal A, which measures in at just 6,300 square feet.
Phoenix (PHX)
The Chase Lounge at the Phoenix airport (PHX) opened in November 2024. The lounge is located in Phoenix’s Terminal 4 on the south concourse.
At only 3,500 square feet, it’s the tiniest lounge in Chase’s portfolio. The bar is the focal point, but the space also features panoramic views of the tarmac and an indoor “patio” along the airport’s concourse, according to a Chase spokesperson. But the true standout might be the retrofitted Airstream food truck with a curated menu from local Phoenix restaurant, the larder & the delta.
The lounge is open from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
San Diego (SAN)
The Chase Sapphire Lounge in San Diego (SAN) officially opened in December 2024.
The 10,000-square-foot lounge is located Gate 47 in Terminal 2, making it easy for travelers flying Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and United – though it will be a bit of a further walk for those traveling on Alaska or American, which have gates on the other side of Terminal 2. Flying out of Terminal 1? You won’t have easy access to this lounge as it’s in a different building – and requires a separate security screening.
From an elegant bar with friendly staff and special amenities like a wellness room, spa treatments, a shower, private phone booth, and kids play room, there are plenty of places to relax, freshen up, or hang out and enjoy a drink or meal before you take off from San Diego.
The San Diego lounge is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Read our full review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego (SAN)!
Washington-D.C.-Dulles (IAD)
Although not a full-blown Chase lounge, Sapphire Reserve cardholders get complimentary access (and up to two free guests) to the Etihad Airways Lounge at Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD) just like at Chase’s other lounges.
While initial reports said Chase was planning to build out its own lounge at Dulles airport, it appears to have instead taken over the existing Etihad Lounge and revamped it with a design and food and drinks offerings similar to Chase’s other lounges. Etihad’s own website now says the lounge is operated by JP Morgan Chase and airport lounge operator Airport Dimensions.
How to Get Into Chase Sapphire Lounges
Sapphire Reserve Cardholders Get in Free
By far the easiest way to get into a Chase’s Sapphire Lounges is by holding Chase’s top-tier travel rewards credit card – the *chase sapphire reserve*.
Sapphire Reserve cardholders get unlimited complimentary access to the Sapphire Lounges. They can also bring up to two guests with them on each visit free of charge. Authorized users on the Reserve (which cost an extra $75 a year per card) should also get their own access and guests, too.
One small hitch: It’s not the Reserve that gets you in but the Priority Pass membership you get from your Reserve card that gets you access. Just be sure to activate that account, use your Priority Pass card (physical or digital) at the door, and you should be set.
Learn more about the *chase sapphire reserve*.
Read our full review of the Chase Sapphire Reserve!
Free Entry & Unlimited Guests with the Ritz-Carlton Card
One card is even better than Chase’s top-of-the-line travel card for getting into Sapphire Lounges. It’s just much trickier to get your hands on it.
The Ritz-Carlton Card from Chase is Marriott’s top co-branded card with Chase. Not only will it get you into the Sapphire Lounge for free with the card’s complimentary Priority Pass membership – you can also bring an unlimited number of guests, too! Chase’s own access policies spell out this incredible perk.
So what’s the problem? Well, the Ritz-Carlton Card is no longer available for applications, but there’s still a roundabout way to get it.
Other Priority Pass Members Get One Free Chase Airport Lounge Visit Per Year
Have a Priority Pass membership from non-Chase cards like *amex platinum* or the *venture x*? You’ll get one free visit to the Chase Sapphire Lounges (including upcoming U.S. locations) each calendar year. That’s not one visit per location, but rather one visit across the entire Chase lounge network.
After you burn up that free annual pass, Priority Pass members can buy a discounted day pass … for $75. Keep in mind that if you have multiple Priority Pass membership from different premium travel credit cards, you can use each of them for a separate, once-a-year entry to Chase lounges.
One thing to note: Priority Pass members cannot bring guests in free of charge. Guests will also be required to buy a pass for $75 (more on this in a bit). The Hong Kong lounge is the only exception: Priority Pass members still get two complimentary guests.
Plus, you might get turned away from these lounges during busy times. Dana Pouwels, Chase’s Sapphire Lounge General Manager and head of Chase partnerships, previously said in a statement to Thrifty Traveler said Chase may occasionally restrict access to only Reserve cardholders as lounges fill up to ensure they can get in the door.
No Access for Sapphire Preferred Cardholders
Do you hold the *chase sapphire preferred*? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you don’t receive any special access to Chase Sapphire Lounges.
You can buy your way in by paying $100 for a day pass. Sapphire Preferred cardholders won’t receive any special discounts to enter Chase’s lounges.
Buy a Day Pass For $100
Don’t have a Chase Sapphire Reserve or a Priority Pass membership from another premium travel rewards credit card? You can still get into the Chase Sapphire Lounge by purchases a day pass for $100.
Just be warned: If the Sapphire Lounge is busy or at capacity, walk-up guests willing to pay the $100 access fee would likely be the first guests to be turned away. It’s clear that Chase’s priority with these new lounges is their top-tier Sapphire Reserve cardholders.
3 More Things to Know About Visiting Chase Lounges
In addition to the information above, there are a few other things you’ll want to be aware of before heading to the lounge.
There’s a Three-Hour Entry Limit
No matter how you get into the Sapphire Lounge, you can only get in up to three hours before your scheduled departure.
That’s more or less the same policy you’ll find from Capital One at their Capital One Lounges, and from American Express at their Centurion Lounges. Even Delta Sky Clubs have adopted the same time limit.
Before Departure Only
Don’t count on dropping by the Chase lounge after landing.
Pouwels confirmed only allow visitors boarding departing flights will be allowed into Sapphire lounges. Once again, that’s consistent with how both Capital One and American Express handle things.
But Longer Layovers are OK
Got time to kill between flights? Don’t worry.
Chase confirmed that travelers making a connection are exempt from these rules, which means you should be able to get in more than three hours before your next flight. The bank hasn’t spelled out a strict time limit on when travelers can get in.
That’s much like how Amex Centurion Lounges handle access for travelers making connections at their airports. Capital One Lounges, meanwhile, do not have an explicit layover exception.
Bottom Line
The airport lounge wars are in full swing as Chase gets into the game with their Chase Sapphire airport lounges. Six full-blown Chase lounges are open now, with several more on the way. We just don’t know much about the other locations and when they’ll open.
But it’s clear that Chase is going all in to help compete with premium credit card products from both American Express and Capital One. And based on what we’ve seen lately, that plan appears to be working.
Lead photo courtesy of Chase
