Airport Comparison
DFW Dallas-Fort WorthvsIAD Dulles
Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| DFWDallas-Fort Worth | IADDulles | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 11 | 8 |
| Program-accessible | 11 | 8 |
| Access programs | American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership | Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class) |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 8 | — |
| Walk-in price range | $59–$90 | — |
| Terminals covered | 5 | 3 |
All DFW lounges
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DFW vs IAD lounges — frequently asked
Does DFW or IAD have more lounges?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 8 at IAD. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at DFW vs IAD?
DFW: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Capital One Venture X, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership. IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at DFW or IAD?
DFW: 8 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$90). IAD: no verified walk-in pricing. Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.