LGA Lounges in 2026: Every Airport Lounge at LaGuardia, Ranked Honestly

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) now has five lounges spread across two renovated terminals, and the quality gap between them is surprisingly wide. The Delta Sky Club in Terminal C is one of the largest Sky Clubs in the country. Terminal B is home to the Centurion Lounge, the Chase Sapphire Lounge, a Capital One Landing open to any ticketed traveler, and an American Airlines Admirals Club. Which one you use depends entirely on which cards you carry and which airline you are flying. I have been through the new LaGuardia more times than I can count, and the renovation genuinely transformed this airport from one of the worst in the country to one worth arriving early for.

Before 2022, LGA was a running joke. The terminals were cramped, aging, and connected by outdoor walkways. The $8 billion redevelopment changed that entirely. Terminal B is now a modern facility with striking pedestrian skybridges spanning active taxiways. Terminal C was rebuilt for Delta and now handles more domestic volume than almost any other US terminal. The lounges match the new infrastructure in a way the old LGA never could have.

*Images are illustrative and may differ from actual lounges. Lounge hours, policies, and amenities change frequently. Always verify access rules and day pass pricing directly with the lounge or your card issuer before travel.

LGA Terminal Layout: Know Before You Walk In

LGA operates two main terminals. Terminal C is Delta's exclusive home, with four interconnected concourses all within the secure zone. Terminal B handles American Airlines, United Airlines, and several regional carriers. Terminal B is organized around two island concourses (B and C) connected to the main building by those distinctive glass-enclosed skybridges. The lounges in Terminal B cluster on Level 4 toward the eastern end near the skybridge entrance, which means you pass most of them on the way to any gate.

The terminals are not connected post-security, so if you are flying Delta and want to visit a Terminal B lounge before your flight, you cannot without exiting the secure zone and re-entering. Plan accordingly. For Delta travelers, the Sky Club in Terminal C is the obvious answer. For everyone else flying through Terminal B, you have more options in one spot than most US airports can offer.

Delta Sky Club: The Best Lounge at LGA, If You Can Get In

The Delta Sky Club in Terminal C is roughly 35,000 square feet with capacity for around 700 guests. That makes it one of the largest Sky Club locations in the entire Delta network, which is saying something. Two full buffet areas, two bars, an outdoor terrace with tarmac views, and generous seating throughout. When it is not crowded, it is genuinely one of the better domestic lounges in the country. When it is crowded, which happens on Friday afternoons and during weather delays, you will feel it.

Hours run Sunday through Friday from 4:45 AM to 9:30 PM and Saturday from 4:45 AM to 6:00 PM. That Saturday cutoff at 6 PM is earlier than most travelers expect, so check your departure time before assuming the lounge will be open.

Who Gets Into the Delta Sky Club at LGA

• Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card (American Express): Primary cardholders get in on same-day Delta departures. As of 2024, Amex Platinum no longer grants Sky Club access at any location
• Delta Platinum Medallion and Diamond Medallion members: Complimentary on Delta itineraries
• Delta One business class passengers: Included with international business class tickets
• Day passes: Delta eliminated day pass sales in 2023. There is no walk-in option at any Sky Club, including LGA

The access restrictions are real. If you carry the Amex Platinum but not the Delta Reserve card, you will not get in here. If you are flying Delta domestically without status or a Reserve card, the Sky Club at LGA is simply off the table. It is one of the stricter access policies in the industry right now.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club: The Best Option for Most Credit Card Travelers

The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LGA opened in Terminal B in 2024 and covers over 20,000 square feet across two floors. It is the lounge I send friends to when they ask where to go at LGA and do not have a Delta itinerary. The design is comfortable and intentional, with phone booths for calls, relaxation stations, a full bar, a retro arcade corner, and seating that actually accommodates different preferences. Mini fridges stocked with drinks and snacks sit throughout the space so you are not fighting a buffet line.

Hours are daily from 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Food is complimentary and the menu rotates, with a stronger offering than most competitor lounges at the same price tier. The bar is well-stocked with cocktails, beer, and wine, all included.

Access to the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LGA

• Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders plus authorized users, with up to 2 complimentary guests per visit
• J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders
• Ritz-Carlton Credit Card primary cardholders
• Priority Pass members (non-Chase): 1 free visit per year at this location; additional visits or guests cost $75 each

The Priority Pass limitation here is worth understanding. If you hold a Priority Pass membership through a card like the Amex Platinum, you get one annual complimentary visit to the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LGA. After that, each visit costs $75. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders (who also receive Priority Pass Select) get unlimited visits here as a direct cardholder benefit. So the same Priority Pass card does two different things depending on which bank issued it.

American Express Centurion Lounge: Premium Dining, Amex Card Required

The Centurion Lounge at LGA sits on Level 4 of Terminal B near the eastern skybridge, a short walk from the Chase Sapphire Lounge. If you have ever been to a Centurion Lounge at another airport, the LGA location follows the same formula: hot food buffet, a proper bar with full cocktails, and generally a quieter environment than the terminal outside.

Access requires the Platinum Card from American Express, the Business Platinum Card, or the Centurion Card. Authorized users on a Platinum or Business Platinum also qualify. The guest policy charges $50 per adult guest and $30 per child (ages 2 to 17), unless you spent $75,000 or more on your card in the prior or current calendar year, in which case up to two guests are complimentary.

No day passes are available. There is no walk-in option. You either carry the card or you do not get in. Compared to the Chase Sapphire Lounge, the Centurion Lounge at LGA has a slightly more premium food presentation and a quieter feel overall, but the Chase Sapphire Lounge has more design variety and the arcade corner, which sounds gimmicky but actually makes a two-hour layover easier. Both are excellent options if you qualify for either.

Capital One Landing: The New Option Open to Everyone

The Capital One Landing opened at LGA in February 2026 and is the most interesting development in the airport lounge world at LGA right now. It sits on the famous pedestrian skybridge in Terminal B, with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the NYC skyline and tarmac in both directions. Any ticketed traveler can book a visit, regardless of which credit card they hold or which airline they are flying.

The concept is more restaurant than lounge. Capital One partnered with Chef José Andrés and the José Andrés Group to build a Spanish-inspired dining experience, including tapas, Spanish wines, craft cocktails, and tableside "Daily Rituals" service carts that circulate through the space. A 30-foot mural by New York artist Amrita Marino lines one wall. Nearly every seat has integrated power and fast Wi-Fi, with luggage nooks built into most seating sections.

Capital One Landing Pricing

• Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders: Complimentary access for primary cardholders
• Capital One Venture and Spark Miles cardholders: $45 entry
• All other ticketed travelers: $90 per person, subject to availability

The $90 general public rate is not cheap, but it puts a restaurant-quality lounge experience within reach for travelers who do not carry any of the premium cards. If you are flying out of Terminal B and have a long wait, it is a genuinely different kind of layover than anything else at this airport. Book in advance, up to three hours before your departure, because capacity fills.

American Airlines Admirals Club: For AA Loyalists and Citi Cardholders

The Admirals Club at LGA is in Terminal B and is the traditional option for American Airlines passengers who have lounge access through elite status or a co-branded card. Hours run Sunday through Friday from 4:30 AM to 7:30 PM and Saturday from 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Access works through Admirals Club membership, the Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard, or same-day first and business class tickets on qualifying international American Airlines itineraries. Day passes are available for purchase at the door for passengers flying AA or United that day. Verify current pricing on the American Airlines website before your trip, because day pass rates have changed in recent years.

Honest assessment: the Admirals Club at LGA is a solid lounge but not a standout when you compare it directly to the Centurion Lounge and Chase Sapphire Lounge in the same terminal. If you carry an Admirals Club membership or the Citi card, you are well covered. If you are choosing between purchasing a day pass here versus $90 at Capital One Landing, the Landing offers the more memorable experience.

Which Card Should You Use at LGA

The right answer depends on your itinerary. Here is a simple breakdown:

• Flying Delta from Terminal C: Delta SkyMiles Reserve card is the only credit card option that still grants Sky Club access. Status helps here
• Flying anything from Terminal B, carrying Amex Platinum: Go to the Centurion Lounge. Your one free annual Priority Pass visit at the Chase Sapphire Lounge is better saved for an airport where the Centurion is not available
• Flying anything from Terminal B, carrying Chase Sapphire Reserve: The Chase Sapphire Lounge is your best option and unlimited for cardholders
• Carrying Capital One Venture X: Capital One Landing is complimentary and the most visually interesting lounge in the building
• No premium card: The Capital One Landing at $90 or the Admirals Club day pass are your two options, assuming you have a same-day boarding pass

If you are deciding which card to apply for specifically to improve LGA experiences, the Chase Sapphire Reserve opens the best overall lounge in Terminal B with unlimited visits. The Capital One Venture X opens the newest and most unique lounge in the airport for free. Both are worth considering depending on which other travel benefits matter to you.

Priority Pass at LGA: Limited but Not Useless

LaGuardia has historically been one of the weaker airports in the US for Priority Pass access. The Chase Sapphire Lounge (listed as LGA8 on the Priority Pass network) accepts non-Chase Priority Pass members for one free annual visit. Beyond that single visit, each subsequent entry or guest fee is $75. LoungeKey and DragonPass holders should verify their specific network listings before relying on LGA coverage.

If you have Priority Pass through the Amex Platinum or another non-Chase card, your best LGA strategy is to use that one annual Sapphire Lounge visit when you fly through LGA, and otherwise rely on the Centurion Lounge if you have Amex Platinum, or book a Capital One Landing session if you want a paid option.

Bottom Line

LaGuardia has gone from one of the most lounge-poor airports in the country to one of the most interesting. Five lounges, including one open to any ticketed traveler and one with a proper restaurant concept from a world-class chef, represent a real shift in what a domestic US airport can offer. The Delta Sky Club remains the best pure lounge if you can access it. For Terminal B travelers, the Chase Sapphire Lounge and Centurion Lounge are both excellent, and the Capital One Landing is worth a visit just to experience a different model.

If you are planning a trip through LGA and want to check what other airports offer before a connecting flight, the lounge landscape at your destination matters just as much as what you find here. Plan both ends and you will have a noticeably better travel day.

Information in this guide is reviewed periodically. Lounge hours, access rules, guest fees, and day pass pricing change frequently. Always verify current policies directly with the lounge, your card issuer, or the airline before your trip.