Lounges · Los Angeles Int'l
LAX airport lounges: where they are and how to get in
You don't need elite status — or a particular credit card — to use a lounge at Los Angeles Int'l (LAX). Several LAX lounges take Priority Pass or sell a walk-in day pass at the door, so you can buy a few quiet hours before your flight. Below is every lounge by terminal, how to get in, and where to find a shower — then how to keep an eye on the live LAX security wait so a lounge stop doesn't cost you the gate.
Lounges at LAX by terminal
- Showers
Delta Sky Club
Terminal 3
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership - Showers
American Admirals Club
Terminal 4
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership - Showers
United Club
Terminal 7
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership Alaska Lounge
Terminal 6
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership- Showers
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Terminal 6
Airline members & premium cabinLounge membership - Showers
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
TBIT
Priority PassAirline members & premium cabin Gameway
Terminal 3
Priority PassWalk-in day pass- Showers
USO Lounge
Theme Building (landside)
Active U.S. military
Ways in across these lounges: Airline members & premium cabin · Lounge membership · Priority Pass · Walk-in day pass · Active U.S. military.
How to get into a LAX lounge without elite status
There are four common ways in, and only one needs status. Priority Pass is a paid membership that gets you into participating lounges on its network. A walk-in day pass, sold at the door of independent lounges like The Club or an Escape Lounge, buys a few hours with no membership at all. Airline clubs admit their own members and premium-cabin passengers, and some sell a same-day pass. And a few lounges are run for active U.S. militaryat no charge. We don't push any credit card here — just the door that fits your trip. For what each way in costs and when a lounge is worth it, see our full guide on how to get into an airport lounge.
Lounges with showers at LAX
Showers at LAX are in select lounges (United Club, Admirals Club, Air Canada, Delta Sky Club) — not publicly available. If a shower is the point — after a red-eye or before a long-haul — look for a flagship or international lounge, or a Minute Suites-style rest room.
Before you head to the gate
Waiting out a delay or a long layover in a lounge? Comfort is great until boarding sneaks up. Check the live LAX security wait times first, then recompute when to leave for your gate — your Leave-By Time so you walk to security with exactly enough time to get through the line — not a minute wasted, not a flight missed.
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Before you fly LAX
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Lounges, hours and amenities change — we verified LAX's details as of June 27, 2026. Always confirm hours and access on the day you fly. Not affiliated with the TSA, any airline, or any lounge operator.
Lounge FAQ LAX
Does LAX have Priority Pass lounges?
Yes — Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (TBIT) and Gameway (Terminal 3) take Priority Pass at LAX. Priority Pass membership lets you in without flying that airline or buying a separate pass.
Can you pay for a LAX lounge without a membership?
Often, yes. LAX has lounges that sell a walk-in day pass at the door or through Priority Pass, so you can buy a few hours of quiet without any airline status or membership. Space is first-come, so it can fill up at peak times — and you don't need a premium credit card to get in.
Which LAX lounges have showers?
Showers at LAX are in select lounges (United Club, Admirals Club, Air Canada, Delta Sky Club) — not publicly available. A shower before a long flight or after a red-eye is one of the most underrated perks of lounge access.
Is a lounge worth it during a long LAX layover?
For a long layover, usually yes — a seat, quiet, free food and Wi-Fi, and often a shower beat a crowded gate. Just keep one eye on the clock: when it's time to move, check the live LAX security wait so a relaxing lounge stop doesn't turn into a rushed walk to the gate.