Chase Sapphire Lounges: Exclusive Access and Amenities in 2024
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- You can find Chase Sapphire Lounges in New York City, Hong Kong, Boston, and Austin airports.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can use the affiliated Priority Pass for unlimited free access.
- Other Priority Pass members get one free visit per year to U.S. lounges. Subsequent visits are $75.
- Read our guides to the best travel rewards credit cards and best credit cards for airport lounge access.
Introduction to Chase Sapphire Lounges
Chase kicked off 2024 by opening not one, but two Chase Sapphire Lounges in New York: The first at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and the second one at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The popular credit card issuer entered the airport lounge market toward the end of 2022, beginning with the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Hong Kong (HKG) in October 2022. Since then, Chase has also launched the Chase Sapphire Lounge in Boston (BOS) and the Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin (AUS).
For unlimited visits to the Chase Sapphire Lounges, you must hold either a Chase Sapphire Reserve®, J.P. Morgan Reserve, or The Ritz-CarltonTM Credit Card with the complimentary Priority Pass membership activated. If you have Priority Pass access from a non-Chase credit card, you'll get one free visit per calendar year, and can purchase access for subsequent visits at $75 apiece.
Here's what to know if you hope to visit a Chase Sapphire Lounge this year while traveling.
What are Chase Sapphire Lounges?
American Express has been the industry leader for many years with its proprietary, high-end Centurion Lounges. Chase is just one of multiple competitors that have begun launching their own credit card-branded airport lounges. Capital One, for instance, now has three airport lounges open at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Washington Dulles (IAD), with a fourth planned for Las Vegas.
Chase Sapphire Lounges provide a premium experience, with amenities that include "access to exceptional, authentic, and regionally inspired food, drink, art, entertainment, and wellness." Chase's lounges will face stiff competition at some of these airports, because New York, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Hong Kong also have Centurion Lounges, which are regarded by many as among the most upscale in the world.
Accessing the Chase Sapphire Lounges
Chase has tightened up admittance rules for entering its proprietary lounges in recent years. Since nearly a dozen popular credit cards offer free airport lounge access, the stringent rules make sense to avoid the crowding often seen at similar Amex Centurion Lounge locations. And Chase is incentivizing potential Sapphire Reserve customers by making entry more exclusive.
Here are the eligibility and access policies you need to know about gaining access to a Chase Sapphire Lounge.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass cardholders have the most access options to Chase Sapphire Lounges. The following cards come with Priority Pass membership you can use for entrance:
Chase Sapphire Reserve: Unlimited access, with up to two guests per visit
If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the J.P. Morgan Reserve credit card, you'll have to activate the free Priority Pass membership that comes with your card in order to access the lounge. You'll get unlimited visits for yourself and up to two guests ($27 for each additional guest; children under age 2 are free), but you'll have to show your Priority Pass credentials — not your Sapphire card — to get in.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a great card for several other reasons including a bonus of 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening, up to $300 in travel credits each year, top-notch travel insurance, and high earning rates in popular bonus categories.
Remember that the Chase Sapphire Reserve® comes with a $550 annual fee, so it's not for everyone.
The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card: Unlimited access with unlimited guests
Cardholders of The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card also need to enroll in Priority Pass and show their credentials for entry, but can bring in unlimited guests at no charge.
The Platinum Card® from American Express or Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: One complimentary visit per location per year
If you have Priority Pass membership through a different premium card, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express or Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, you'll now only receive one free visit to any Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club location per year. You'll be charged a $75 fee per subsequent visit within the same calendar year.
Read our Amex Platinum card review or our Capital One Venture X credit card review to learn more about two of the best premium cards for travel rewards.
If you're looking for a card that offers Priority Pass membership (and once-a-year free access to Sapphire Lounges) at a lower price point, be sure to consider the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card instead, with an annual fee of $395 ().
Amenities offered in Chase Sapphire Lounges
As with most airport lounges, each Chase Sapphire Lounge (and the Austin Chase Sapphire Terrace) offers a variety of amenities. Here are some tips for making the most out of your Chase Sapphire Lounge visit.
Food and beverage options
You'll typically find a full buffet of breakfast or lunch/dinner options at each lounge, along with grab-and-go snacks such as fresh fruit, packaged snacks, or trail mix. You'll likely also find sparkling and still water, soft drinks, and a full bar.
The Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin has Farmer's Fridge vending machine salads and pastas, packaged snacks such as cookies and rice crispy treats, and canned drinks.
Work and relaxation spaces
Most lounges include a plethora of outlets for charging various devices. Depending on the location, you may also find dining areas, game or relaxation rooms for meditation or exercises, individual desks or phone booths for taking work calls, or designated children's play areas.
Unique amenities and services
Some Chase Sapphire Lounges include extra-special benefits such as complimentary spa services on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tips for visiting Chase Sapphire Lounges
The best way to make the most of your lounge visit is to consider the best times to visit a Chase Sapphire location. You'll typically be granted access only within three hours of an upcoming flight, and you may also want to consider avoiding peak times where the space may be overcrowded or you may be turned away and added to a waitlist.
Locations of Chase Sapphire Lounges in 2024
Chase Sapphire Lounge at John F. Kennedy Airport, NYC
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The latest lounge to join the Sapphire Lounge family is the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways, jointly operated between the financial institution and Middle East airline. Chase redesigned the 7,600-square-foot space into a beautiful, modern departure lounge after the space sat empty for several years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The JFK Sapphire Lounge is located in Terminal 4, on the mezzanine level post-security over Gate A2. Airlines that operate out of Terminal 4 include Aeromexico, Air India, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad, KLM, LATAM, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and more. Daily lounge hours are 5 am to 11 am ET, encompassing most flights departing from this terminal.
Visitors can expect comfortable seating and the usual high standard for Chase Sapphire Lounge refreshments and beverages. There's Wi-Fi everywhere, and power outlets and USB ports are available near most seats. Long-haul travelers will also appreciate the three shower suites stocked with boutique amenities, as well as two "reflection" areas that can be used as prayer or meditation rooms.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers are welcome here with an active Priority Pass membership. Priority Pass members via other cards get one complimentary visit per year, and select Etihad passengers also get lounge access with a premium-class ticket or airline elite status.
Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport, NYC
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Chase kicked off 2024 by opening not one, but two new Chase Sapphire Lounges in New York. The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia opened on January 16, with one at John F. Kennedy International Airport opening on January 23.
The LaGuardia lounge is located in the airport's newly renovated Terminal B, accessible for travelers flying on Air Canada, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Lounge hours are 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm ET daily, encompassing most flight times departing LaGuardia.
Chase's largest lounge yet, the Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia boasts nearly 22,000 square feet of space across two stories. The beautifully decorated space includes:
- A kids' play area and private nursing room for families with young children
- Wellness rooms for complimentary mini-facials and travel skincare from an on-site aesthetician on a first-come, first-served basis
- Custom-designed food and drink by local brands Joseph Leonard, Apotheke, and Parcelle
- Made-to-order coffee drinks by an on-site barista, with coffee beans from local roaster Joe Coffee Company
- Retro-inspired fun zone with a vintage-style jukebox, shuffleboard, and pinball machines
- Three private suites which can be reserved in advance (for a steep fee of $2,200 or more)
Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport
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The first U.S. Chase Sapphire Lounge to join the fold is at Boston Airport, located in the Terminal B to C Connector, between gates B40 and B39. This beautiful 11,640-square-foot space has airfield and Boston Harbor views, and offers a slew of luxe features:
- Locally inspired dishes from renowned Boston chef Douglass Williams, including made-to-order and ready-to-eat options
- Work by Boston artist Silvia López Chavez and emerging artists like Cig Harvey, Pelle Cass, Gohar Dashti, and Daniel Gordon
- Craft beer in a signature taproom, premium cocktails, wine, and local coffee
- Micro living rooms and wellness rooms with micro-gravity massage chairs
- A nursing suite and family room
- Two dual-head shower rooms
- All-gender restroom with Apotheke amenities
Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport
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The Hong Kong Chase Sapphire Lounge boasts 11,948 square feet of space and is located on Level 7 near Gate 40 in the West Hall of the Terminal 1 International Departures area. It offers upscale amenities, including:
- Locally curated menus and art
- Spaces for relaxing and working
- Fresh and seasonal dining options
- Signature cocktails, local beer, and a curated wine list
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
- An in-lounge digital experience for food and beverage orders, as well as access to media and entertainment
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options, and complimentary refreshments (soft drinks and alcoholic drinks)
- Admission via a quick, contactless scan
Chase Sapphire Terrace Austin
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The Chase Sapphire Terrace at Austin Airport isn't part of the Sapphire Lounge by The Club or Priority Pass. Instead, it's a stand-alone, complimentary indoor-outdoor space exclusively for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders and up to two free guests.
To access the Austin Chase Sapphire Terrace, just show your Sapphire Reserve card and an outbound boarding pass within three hours of departure. Unfortunately, arriving passengers aren't eligible to enter the space.
While the Chase Sapphire Terrace is relatively small — around 5,000 square feet in total — it packs in a lot of fun amenities, including:
- Indoor and outdoor areas to relax overlooking the north end of the airport tarmac
- Complimentary local beverages like cider from Austin Eastciders, beer from 512 Brewing Company, canned white and rosé wine, plus non-alcoholic drinks
- Complimentary grab-and-go bites from Farmer's Fridge vending machines
- Various packaged snacks
- Artwork from Austin artist and muralist Rex Hamilton
There are less than a dozen indoor seats, and the single-stall bathroom and the majority of the seating are located in the uncovered outdoor area. So bring an umbrella or prepare to dash through the rain on wet days, or plan to sit in direct sun during Austin's hot summers. (Alternatively, you could also visit the Terrace for free snacks, then leave to sit indoors elsewhere in the terminal.)
While there's no word yet whether the Sapphire Terrace concept is a one-off or if there will be more such locations, this is a terrific addition for Austin Airport travelers.
Upcoming locations
Chase has confirmed several future Sapphire Lounge locations at the following airports:
- Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — Terminal 1 C Gates
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — Terminal D/E connector
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — Terminal 4 South 1
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) — Terminal 2 West
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — Terminal A
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — Terminal D
Chase Sapphire Lounge frequently asked questions
Who has access to Chase Sapphire Lounges?
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders and Ritz-Carlton cardholdlers have unlimited access to Chase Sapphire Lounges as long as their card remains open, they have activated their Priority Pass membership associated with the card, and a same-day flight. Other Priority Pass cardholders have limited access to the lounge each year.
How do I find Chase Sapphire Lounge locations?
Chase offers Sapphire Lounges in New York's LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports. Chase Sapphire Lounges can also be found in the Hong Kong and Boston airports, while a Chase Sapphire Terrace can be found in the Austin airport.
Can I bring guests into Chase Sapphire Lounges?
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can bring up to two free guests per visit, while Ritz-Carlton cardholders can bring an unlimited number of guests. Other visitors are subject to varying rules of access for themselves and other guests.
What types of amenities can I expect at Chase Sapphire Lounges?
Chase Sapphire Lounges typically offer complimentary food and beverages, alcoholic drinks, comfortable seating for dining and work, relaxation areas, and Wi-Fi. Some locations offer additional premium services such as shower facilities or conference rooms.
Are Chase Sapphire Lounges available internationally?
Chase currently operates one Chase Sapphire Lounge in Hong Kong.