San Diego · USA · North America
SAN airport lounges: all 3, ranked by access
San Diego Intl (SAN) has 3 airport lounges across 3 networks — Delta Sky Club, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, United Club. 2 sell a walk-in day pass; the rest are card-, status-, or ticket-gated.
Eligibility traced to official sources · Verified July 2026
Who gets into each SAN lounge
✓ included · ◐ included only when flying that airline · $ paid day pass · ✗ not available. Computed by our eligibility engine, not a static table.
| Lounge | Amex Plat | Sapphire | Venture X | Priority Pass | DL status | UA status | AA status | Day pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Sky Club Terminal 2 | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Terminal 2 West | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $ |
| United Club Terminal 2 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $ |
Every lounge at SAN, by terminal
Terminal 2
Day passes at SAN
No qualifying card or status? These SAN lounges sell walk-in access with a same-day boarding pass.
| Lounge | Terminal | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club | Terminal 2 West | $100 |
| United Club | Terminal 2 | $59 |
SAN lounge FAQ
How many airport lounges are at San Diego (SAN)?
San Diego Intl has 3 tracked lounges across 3 networks: Delta Sky Club, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, United Club. Access rules for each are traced to an official source and re-verified regularly.
Can I buy a day pass to a lounge at SAN without a premium card?
Yes. At SAN, walk-in day passes are available at: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club ($100), United Club ($59). Airline flagship networks such as Amex Centurion and Delta Sky Club do not sell walk-in day passes at any airport.
Does Delta elite status get me into the Delta Sky Club at SAN?
No. Delta Medallion status alone does not grant Sky Club access on domestic itineraries. Entry is gated by an eligible Delta-affiliated card (such as the Amex Platinum or Delta SkyMiles Reserve) while flying Delta, or by flying an eligible international premium cabin — not by status.