Airport Comparison

ATL AtlantavsJFK New York

Lounges at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

ATLAtlantaJFKNew York
Verified lounges1216
Program-accessible1216
Access programsAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club MembershipAirline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold
Paid walk-in lounges36
Walk-in price range$50–$79$50–$100
Terminals covered75

ATL vs JFK lounges — frequently asked

Does ATL or JFK have more lounges?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 12 at ATL. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at ATL vs JFK?

ATL: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership. JFK: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Airlines Flagship (Business/First), American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Premium Card Benefit, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at ATL or JFK?

ATL: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$79). JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.