Airport Comparison

LAX Los AngelesvsSEA Seattle

Lounges at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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.

LAXLos AngelesSEASeattle
Verified lounges128
Program-accessible128
Access programsAirline 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)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
Paid walk-in lounges46
Walk-in price range$59–$79$50–$60
Terminals covered66

LAX vs SEA lounges — frequently asked

Does LAX or SEA have more lounges?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has more — 12 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 LAX vs SEA?

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). 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, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership.

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

LAX: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). SEA: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($50–$60). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.