The Guide to Las Vegas’ Airport Lounges

Air travel can be stressful enough without having to wade through throngs of people, pay for an overpriced hamburger or search for a seat. This is especially true if you’re flying through Las Vegas, where slot machines dominate much of the terminals.

But Harry Reid International Airport is not all gambling and pricey snacks. There are airport lounges scattered throughout the terminals, and each features complimentary food and drinks, an abundance of chargers and ample seating. Best of all, the majority of these lounges can be accessed for free if you hold the right card.

Airport lounges can be a useful way to relieve some of the stress from traveling. Although they can be crowded (and may even require waitlists at times), they tend to be better staffed than the standard airport terminal.

Beyond this, they also feature extra amenities like complimentary food and sometimes even showers.

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American Express is at the forefront of the luxury airport lounge experience and the brand's Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas is no exception. Located in the D Concourse opposite gate D1, the American Express Centurion Lounge is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Those who are traveling in other terminals are able to access the lounge via the tram system, which is located after security.

Cards that offer Centurion Lounge access

Access to the American Express Centurion Lounge is limited to those who hold eligible AmEx cards.

Only cardholders and authorized users are granted complimentary access to the Centurion Lounge. Cardholders can opt to pay a $50 ($30 for those aged 2-17) fee per guest for entry. Otherwise, those who spend more than $75,000 in a calendar year on an eligible card are able to bring in up to two guests complimentary. Terms apply.

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There are two The Club LAS lounges at Las Vegas airport. One is located in Terminal 3 and is open from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily.

The other is located in the D Concourse and is open from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. each day.

Both of these lounges are accessible to those who have a Priority Pass Select membership. Priority Pass Select memberships are offered by many different premium travel credit cards and confer unlimited complimentary access to eligible lounges.

Cards that offer access to Priority Pass lounges

In addition to The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and The Platinum Card® from American Express, the following cards also offer access to Priority Pass lounges.

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If you hold an eligible United credit card or otherwise have a United Club membership, you can make your way to the Las Vegas United Club Lounge. Star Alliance Gold members on eligible flights also have access to the lounge.

One-time passes can be purchased by those with a boarding pass for same-day travel on a Star Alliance, United or partner flight. It costs $59 per person and can be bought in person or through United’s mobile app.

Open from 4:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, the lounge is located in Terminal 3, Concourse D between gates D33 and D35.

Cards with United Club access

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The two USO Lounges in Las Vegas are available exclusively to active duty members of the military and their families. The first is located in Terminal 1 just outside the security checkpoint for A and B gates. It’s open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

The second USO lounge is located in Terminal 3 in the baggage claim area, next to carousel 20. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.

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Chase Sapphire Lounge

Chase has four airport lounges currently open, in Boston, New York-LGA, New York-JFK and Hong Kong (HKG). It has also announced a future lounge in Las Vegas at C gates, though there is no opening date specified.

If hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card, you get unlimited access to Chase lounges through your Priority Pass membership. If you have a Priority Pass membership through another credit card, you get one free visit per year.

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Capital One Lounge

Capital One has three lounges that are currently open: in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Washington D.C. (IAD) and in Denver (DEN). Capital One is also planning on launching a lounge in Las Vegas.

The following cards offer access to Capital One lounges:

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The fun doesn’t have to end when you leave Las Vegas.

If you’re flying through the airport, take advantage of the Las Vegas lounges on offer before takeoff. Along with free food and drinks, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of amenities.

Before you go, be sure you have a credit card or membership that grants you airport lounge access. While it’s possible to pay for a day pass for certain lounges, many premium cards offer complimentary lounge access as a perk to cardholders.