Airport Comparison

JFK New YorkvsNRT Tokyo

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

JFKNew YorkNRTTokyo
Verified lounges1611
Program-accessible1611
Access programsAirline 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 GoldANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines
Paid walk-in lounges63
Walk-in price range$50–$100$45–$50
Terminals covered52

JFK vs NRT lounges — frequently asked

Does JFK or NRT have more lounges?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 11 at NRT. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at JFK vs NRT?

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. NRT: ANA, American Express, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, LoungeKey, Priority Pass, United Airlines. Shared programs that work at both: Priority Pass.

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

JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). NRT: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($45–$50). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.