Airport Comparison
IAD DullesvsJFK New York
Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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.
| IADDulles | JFKNew York | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 8 | 16 |
| Program-accessible | 8 | 16 |
| Access programs | Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class) | 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 |
| Paid walk-in lounges | — | 6 |
| Walk-in price range | — | $50–$100 |
| Terminals covered | 3 | 5 |
All IAD lounges
Every verified lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
All JFK lounges
Every verified lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport — access rules, prices, hours →
IAD vs JFK lounges — frequently asked
Does IAD or JFK have more lounges?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has more — 16 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 IAD vs JFK?
IAD: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). 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: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at IAD or JFK?
IAD: 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.