Airport Comparison

CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)vsLAX Los Angeles

Lounges at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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)LAXLos Angeles
Verified lounges712
Program-accessible712
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 Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class)
Paid walk-in lounges4
Walk-in price range$59–$79
Terminals covered46

CDG vs LAX lounges — frequently asked

Does CDG or LAX have more lounges?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has more — 12 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 LAX?

CDG: Air France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. LAX: Airline Elite Status (Business/First Class), Alaska Lounge Membership, American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Star Alliance Gold.

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

CDG: no verified walk-in pricing. LAX: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.