Airport Comparison
JNB JohannesburgvsLAX Los Angeles
Lounges at O.R. Tambo International (JNB) 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.
| JNBJohannesburg | LAXLos Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 15 | 12 |
| Program-accessible | 13 | 12 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold | 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) |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 3 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | ZAR 334–ZAR 708 | $59–$79 |
| Terminals covered | 2 | 6 |
All JNB lounges
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JNB vs LAX lounges — frequently asked
Does JNB or LAX have more lounges?
O.R. Tambo International (JNB) has more — 15 verified lounges vs 12 at LAX. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at JNB vs LAX?
JNB: Airline Access, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Paid Walk-in, Priority Pass, 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: Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Star Alliance Gold.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at JNB or LAX?
JNB: 3 lounges accept paid walk-ins (ZAR 334–ZAR 708). LAX: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.