Airport Comparison

CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)vsJFK New York

Lounges at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) 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.

CDGParis (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)JFKNew York
Verified lounges716
Program-accessible716
Access programsAir France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAirline 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 lounges6
Walk-in price range$50–$100
Terminals covered45

CDG vs JFK lounges — frequently asked

Does CDG or JFK have more lounges?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 7 at CDG. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at CDG vs JFK?

CDG: Air France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. 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: Star Alliance Gold.

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

CDG: no verified walk-in pricing. JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.