Updated February 18, 2020

Delta Sky Club: What You Need to Know

By Emma R

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What Is Delta Sky Club?

Delta Sky Club is a group of airport lounges owned and operated by Delta Air Lines. Advertised as "Your Destination Between Destinations," each lounge boasts a relaxing atmosphere with various perks and amenities.

The difference between Delta Sky Club lounges and regular seating at the gate is much like the difference between first class and economy class on an airplane - the lounges are comfortable, spacious, and full of amenities.

If you think the difference between a first-class and economy-class ticket is worth it, Delta Sky Club might be just another way to make your flying experience more enjoyable and luxurious. If you're loathe to spring for that extra cost, Delta Sky Club might be an unnecessary splurge.

What Amenities Can You Expect?

Though amenities may vary a little from lounge to lounge, all Delta Sky Club lounges provide the following perks:

Free Wi-Fi
Flight assistance
Easily-accessible outlets
Satellite TV, newspapers and magazines
A large selection of complimentary snacks and regionally-inspired food (see menu)
Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages
Both complimentary and paid alcoholic beverage options

Some Delta Sky Club lounges provide additional amenities, such as free self-service bars and showers (which are all stocked with Malin + Goetz shower products, plush towels and hair dryers). Further down, we'll provide a list of all Delta Sky Club locations and any additional amenities they offer.

Note: If you've visited a Delta Sky Club lounge in the past, you may have reserved a conference room or used other meeting services. Please note that as of October 6, 2018, Delta Sky Club no longer offers meeting room services at any Club location.

How to Get In

You can get access to Delta Sky Club in many different ways. Each way is subject to varying policies regarding guest access and the type of boarding pass you must hold in order to visit a lounge.

Buy a single-visit pass
Anyone flying on Delta or a partner airline can buy a single-visit pass at the Delta Sky Club check-in desk for $59. Single-visit passes don't include any guest privileges.
Hold the right credit card
- Customers with The Platinum Card from American Express (a CreditDonkey Partner) or the Centurion Card can access Delta Sky Club for free. Cardholders need only present a valid credit card and a same-day, Delta-operated airline ticket to enter. They can bring up to two guests with them for an additional fee.
  
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- Delta Reserve Credit Card Members also get complimentary access to Delta Sky Club when traveling on a Delta-operated flight. They can bring up to two guests for a discounted fee of $39 each.
- Delta Platinum Credit Card Members and up to two guests can also enjoy Club access for a discounted fee of $39 each.
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Be a Delta One or SkyTeam Premium Cabin Passenger
Customers traveling on a Delta One flight or flying in international First/Business Class on a SkyTeam operated flight get same-day complimentary access to Delta Sky Club.
Become a SkyTeam Elite Plus Member
SkyTeam Elite Plus (including Delta Diamond, Platinum, or Gold Medallion) members traveling in any cabin on a SkyTeam international flight or a SkyTeam domestic flight connecting to/from a same-day international flight receive complimentary Club access with up to one free guest. For lounge access, members may need to show a frequent flyer credential.

I'm a Delta Diamond Medallion member, and every year I opt for a membership to Sky Club. This year, for the first time, it has started to more than pay for itself as they've really made a comprehensive effort to compete with other lounges and loyalty programs.

Kirsten Alana, digital media entrepreneur
Become a Delta Sky Club Member
Delta Sky Club members get free access to any Sky Club Location worldwide and certain partner lounges. Depending on what type of membership you purchase, guests you bring will either get in free or at a discounted rate of $39.

Note: Starting January 1, 2019, Delta Sky Club members can only use the Club with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or its partner airlines. They also won't have access to partner lounges anymore. (Until then, only a same-day boarding pass with any airline is required for them to enter the Club or partner lounges.)

How to Become a Delta Sky Club Member

A Delta Sky Club Membership provides free access to any Sky Club location worldwide and certain partner lounges. You can purchase a membership either with frequent flyer miles or with cash.

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Executive Membership: $745/year, 70,000 miles, or 12 monthly installments of $65. This membership includes unlimited Club access for the member and up to two guests per visit.
Individual Membership: $495/year, 47,000 miles, or 12 monthly installments of $45. This membership includes unlimited Club access for the member only, but members may bring up to two guests to the Club at a discounted rate of $39 per guest per visit.

Learn more about Delta Sky Club membership

Tip: For only a little more than the Individual Membership, you could pay the annual fee for the American Express Platinum card and get the other benefits that come along with it - including access to four other airport lounge networks, a welcome bonus, a $200 airline fee credit and more.

Rules

Delta provides a lengthy list of house rules regarding admittance, access, and conduct for Delta Sky Club visitors. Here are some highlights:

Entrance

You must be at least 18 years old for Club membership or access without a supervising adult.
For access to Clubs with a self-service bar, you must be at least 21 years of age unless accompanied by a supervising adult who is also a Club member.

Dress Code

Delta reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who could interfere with the Club's dignified, businesslike atmosphere. Dress appropriately.
Airline, airport, and industry employees may not enter the Club while wearing work clothes or Delta-branded apparel.

Food and Beverage

Food and alcoholic beverages may not be brought into any Delta Sky Club.
Food and beverages may not be removed from any Delta Sky Club.

Guests

Executive members may bring either two guests, or a spouse/domestic partner, and any number of children under 21. They can also bring 2 additional guests for $39 per club visit.
Guest and family privileges are only applicable when the visitors accompany the member.

Membership

Delta Sky Club Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership is effective from the date of purchase.
Membership may be terminated without compensation for not following the house rules.

Pets

Only dogs, cats, and household birds are permitted in Delta Sky Club. They must be at least 8 weeks old and must remain inside a closed kennel at all times.

See here for a detailed list of all Delta Sky Club rules and policies.

If you travel at all frequently, the Delta Sky Club nearly pays for the annual fee of the card. It's a great way to be at the airport. Most Sky Clubs have some kind of food and drink in them, so we're not paying exorbitant rates for mediocre airport food. The Sky Club at the New York City airports are particularly wonderful in this regard, and have even offered us complimentary beers.
Adam Cole, author and musician at A Jazz Musician Who Writes Blogs

Delta Sky Club - Pros

Complimentary food and drink
A Delta Sky Club Membership pays off the best when it comes to Delta's food and drink offerings. Quality airport food is expensive - to say nothing of airport cocktails. If you purchase an individual membership and use a Delta Sky Club lounge twice a month, you're paying just over $22.50 per visit - which easily could be the price of a meal and a premium alcoholic drink at a restaurant.
Lots of U.S. locations
If you frequently fly Delta in the U.S., chances are you could be making good use of a Delta Sky Club lounge. (Especially if you frequently fly out of Atlanta, GA!)
Lots of ways to gain access
Accessing Delta Sky Club can be as easy as holding the right credit card or purchasing an upgraded airline ticket - buying an annual membership isn't the only option.
Great for long layovers and cancellations
Access to a Delta Sky Club lounge is nice when you have twenty minutes to spare before you need to head to your gate - but it's even better when you have a four-hour layover or your flight gets delayed a few hours. The comfort and luxury Delta Sky Club lounges offer can really improve the travel experience.

Delta Sky Club - Cons

Expensive
The price of a membership is high. It likely isn't worth the money unless you fly Delta very frequently.
Not always available
Even if you purchase a membership and fly Delta or its partner airlines, that doesn't mean there'll be a Delta Sky Club lounge in every airport. Hours are limited as well - lounges aren't open 24/7 like an airport is. Be sure to check locations and their hours below.
Fewer benefits, same cost
Delta recently cut some Delta Sky Club perks, though the cost of a membership has stayed the same. As of October 6, 2018, Delta Sky Club no longer offers meeting room services at any Club location. As of January 1, 2019, Delta Sky Club members may only use the Club in conjunction with same-day ticketed air travel on Delta or its partner airlines, and will no longer have access to partner lounges.

Bottom Line

Delta Sky Club offers a variety of amenities and perks that are sure to improve anyone's airport experience - for a price. That price might be worth it for you if you fly Delta very frequently. If you visit a Delta Sky Club lounge twice a month or more, the food and drinks you consume could potentially pay off your membership.

If you don't fly Delta quite as often but luxury is really important to you, joining the Club could still be a great option. The value of luxury and comfort is totally relative. Traveling can be hard, and Delta Sky Club is right there to make it better.

Of course, if you get free or discounted access with your credit card, visiting Delta Sky Club is pretty much a no-brainer.

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Delta Sky Club Locations

Delta operates more than 50 Sky Club lounges at international airports worldwide. A majority of them are located in the U.S., and nine of them are located in the Atlanta Airport, Delta's main hub.

All 52 Delta Sky Club lounges are listed alphabetically by city below, along with their hours and select amenities.

Atlanta GA US - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl (ATL)
Concourse A in center on 2nd level
Daily: 6am - 10pm

Concourse A near Gate A17
Daily: 5am - 11pm

Concourse B near Gate B18
Daily: 6am - 11pm

Concourse C near Gate C37
Daily: 6am - 11pm

Concourse D near Gate D12
Daily: 6am - 10pm

Concourse D near Gate D27
Daily: 6am - 10pm

Concourse T near Gate T6
Daily: 5am - 10pm

Concourse F, Mezzanine Level
Daily: 5:30am - 12am
Additional Amenities: Showers; Sun Deck

Concourse E across from Gate E15
Daily: 6am - 12am
Additional Amenities: Showers
Boston MA US - Logan Intl (BOS)
Main Terminal - Gate A7
Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 9pm
Sat: 4:30am - 7:30pm

Satellite Terminal - Gate A18 by Starbucks
Daily: 6am - 9:30pm
Chicago-O'Hare IL US - Chicago-O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Terminal 2 - Concourse E across from Gate E6
Sun - Fri: 5am - 8:15pm
Sat: 4:30am - 7pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)
Cincinnati OH US - Cincinnati/Northern Ky Intl (CVG)
Near Gate B14
Sun - Fri: 5am - 9pm
Sat: 5am - 6pm
Dallas-Fort Worth TX US - Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (DFW)
Between gates E10 & E11
Sun - Fri: 5am - 7pm
Sat: 5am - 6:30pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Denver, CO FL US - Denver, CO
4th floor Concourse A center core
Daily: 5am - 7:30pm
Detroit MI US - Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)
Concourse C, at gate level near the entrance to Concourse C
Sun - Fri: 5:30am - 10pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

Concourse A, 2nd level at Express Tram North Station across from Gate A68
Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9pm
Sat: 7am - 9pm
Sun: 1:30pm - 9pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

Concourse A, 2nd level at Express Tram South Station across from Gate A18
Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9pm
Sat: 7am - 9pm
Sun: 1:30pm - 9pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)

Terminal, gate level at the link, across from Gate A38
Daily: 5am - 10pm
Additional Amenities: Showers; Self-Service Bar (21+)
Fort Lauderdale FL US - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl (FLL)
Next to the Gate Information Center
Daily: 4:30am to 8pm
Honolulu HI US - Honolulu Intl (HNL)
Main Concourse across from Gate F1
Daily: 6am - 9:30pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)
Indianapolis IN US - Indianapolis Intl (IND)
Concourse A immediately after security and before Starbucks
Sun - Fri: 5am - 7:30pm
Sat: 5am - 5:30pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Jacksonville FL US - Jacksonville Intl (JAX)
Concourse A - right after Chili's restaurant and the Day Spa
Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 7:45pm
Sat: 4:30am - 6:30pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Intl (LAX)
Terminal 2 (Mezzanine Level)
Daily: 4:30am - 1am
Additional Amenities: Showers; Full-Service Bar

Terminal 3 (Mezzanine Level)
Daily: 4:30am - 11pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Memphis TN US - Memphis Intl (MEM)
Adjacent to the B Security Checkpoint in the B/C Connector
Sun - Fri: 5am - 7pm
Sat: 5am - 5:30pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)
Miami FL US - Miami Intl (MIA)
South terminal. Airside. (In the H and J connector, left of H concourse security)
Daily: 5am - 8:30pm
Milwaukee WI US - Gen Mitchell Intl (MKE)
Concourse D at intersection across from Usinger's and Johnny Rocket's
Sun - Fri: 4:45am - 7:15pm
Sat: 4:45am - 5pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN US - Minneapolis/St. Paul Intl (MSP)
F/G Concourse - Entrance located at the beginning of the F concourse
Daily: 4:30am - 10pm

Concourse C, next to Gate C12
Daily: 6am - 10pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)
Nashville TN US - Nashville Intl (BNA)
Adjacent to Gate B3
Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 7:45pm
Sat: 5:45am - 6pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
New Orleans LA US - Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY)
Concourse D - Gate 4
Sun - Fri: 4:45am - 7:15pm
Sat: 4:45am - 6:30pm
New York-Kennedy NY US - Kennedy Intl (JFK)
Terminal 2 (Mezzanine Level)
Daily: 5am - 9pm

Terminal 4 - Concourse B near Gate 31
Daily: 5am - 12am
Additional Amenities: Showers; Sun Deck
New York-La Guardia NY US - La Guardia (LGA)
Terminal D - Concourse level, inside security before Gate 2
Sun - Fri: 5am - 10pm
Sat: 5am - 7pm

Terminal C across from the food court
Sun - Fri: 5am - 10pm
Sat: 5am - 7pm

Terminal C near Gate 28
Mon - Fri: 6am - 8pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 12pm - 8pm
Newark NJ US - Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)
Terminal B - Satellite B1 after security check point, near gates 40 to 47
Sun - Fri: 5am - 8pm
Sat: 5am - 6:15pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Orlando FL US - Orlando Intl (MCO)
Airside - Center Atrium area (Gate 71)
Daily: 4:20am - 10:45pm
Philadelphia PA US - Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
Terminal D, to the right of the Earl of Sandwich
Sun - Fri: 5am - 7pm
Sat: 5am - 6pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)
Portland OR US - Portland Intl (PDX)
Concourse D between Gate D5 and D7
Sun; Wed - Fri: 4:45am - 12:15am
Mon - Tue: 4:45am - 10:45pm
Sat: 4:45am - 6:30pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Raleigh-Durham NC US - Raleigh-Durham Intl (RDU)
Terminal 2, 2nd level, across from gate C3
Sun - Fri: 5am - 8pm
Sat: 5am - 6:15pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
Salt Lake City UT US - Salt Lake City Intl (SLC)
Between Concourses C & D, next to the gift shop
Daily: 5am - 1am
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
San Diego CA US - San Diego Intl (SAN)
Across Security Check-Point, Mezzanine Level, above Sunset Cove
Daily: 5am - 10:45pm
Additional Amenities: Full-Service Bar
San Francisco CA US - San Francisco Intl (SFO)
Terminal 1 near gate 41 on Concourse C
Daily: 5am - 12am
Additional Amenities: Showers
Santiago Chile - Pudahuel Intl (SCL)
Second floor of Intl Terminal, near Gate 17
Mon; Thurs; Sat: 10am - 10:30pm
Tues: 2pm - 10:30pm
Wed: 10am-10:30pm
Fri; Sun: 2pm - 9:30pm
Additional Amenities: Self-Service Bar (21+)
Seattle-Tacoma WA US - Seattle-Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Rooftop level, near Gates S-9 and S-10
Daily: 4:45am - 10:30pm
Additional Amenities: Showers

Concourse A near Gate 1
Daily: 4:45am - 12:40am
Additional Amenities: Showers
Tampa FL US - Tampa Intl (TPA)
Concourse E Gate 68
Daily: 4:30am - 7:30pm
Tokyo-Narita Japan - New Tokyo Intl (NRT)
Terminal 1, #2 Satellite 4F
Daily: 8am - 9pm
Additional Amenities: Showers; Self-Service Bar (21+)
Washington-Reagan National DC US - Ronald Reagan Washington Natl (DCA)
Concourse B, above Gate 15
Mon - Fri: 5am - 8pm
Sat - Sun: 5am - 7pm
West Palm Beach FL US - Palm Beach Intl (PBI)
Concourse C, opposite Gate 4
Sun - Fri: 4:30am - 7:30pm
Sat: 4:30am - 5:45pm

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