Airport Comparison

JFK New YorkvsSEA Seattle

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

JFKNew YorkSEASeattle
Verified lounges168
Program-accessible168
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 GoldAlaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership
Paid walk-in lounges66
Walk-in price range$50–$100$50–$60
Terminals covered56

JFK vs SEA lounges — frequently asked

Does JFK or SEA have more lounges?

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has more — 16 verified lounges vs 8 at SEA. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at JFK vs SEA?

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. SEA: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership. Shared programs that work at both: Alaska Lounge Membership, American Express Business Platinum, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, Delta Medallion Elite, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold.

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

JFK: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$100). SEA: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$60). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.