Lounge access rules change often — confirm in the lounge's app or the card's benefits page before you fly.
The Centurion Lounge LAX is in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), after security, and it's the only bank-run lounge open at LAX today. It's a large, comfortable lounge that One Mile at a Time rated among the less crowded Centurions, but unless you're flying from TBIT or Terminal 4, plan for a long airside walk.
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Quick answer
- Location: Tom Bradley International Terminal, after security
- Who gets in: Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders on any airline; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardholders only on a Delta flight
- Guests: $50 per adult, $30 per child (2–17), on your flight; two free after $75,000 in calendar-year spend
- Best card: Amex Platinum ($895)
At a glance
| Location | Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), after security |
| Airside from | All LAX terminals; closest from T3 (Sky Way) and T4 |
| Size / opened | About 14,000 sq ft, 200+ seats; reopened June 2022 |
| Showers | Yes, per Upgraded Points |
| Food & bar | Buffet, full-service bar, wine and beer bar |
| Entry window | 3 hours before departure; 5 hours on a connection |
| Guest fee | $50 adult / $30 child; free after $75k spend |
How to get in
- Amex Platinum or Business Platinum: Card, ID and a same-day boarding pass on any airline. It's not only for international flyers — a domestic boarding pass from any LAX terminal works.
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve: Only on a same-day Delta flight bought with your Reserve card. Delta's Terminal 3 connects straight to TBIT by the Sky Way, which makes this an easy second option to the Sky Club.
- Centurion (black) card: Free entry plus two guests or immediate family.
- Not accepted: Priority Pass, Amex Gold or Green, Delta Platinum. No day passes, no arrival access.
Entry opens 3 hours before your departure, or 5 hours before your next flight if you're connecting. Check hours in the Amex app.
Guest policy
Since July 8, 2026, Platinum and Business Platinum guests cost $50 per adult and $30 per child aged 2–17, must be on your flight, and kids under 2 are free. Spend $75,000 on the card in a calendar year and two guests per visit are free. Delta Reserve holders can bring up to two guests at $50 each. Platinum's Priority Pass covers two guests free, but the only real Priority Pass lounge at LAX is the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in TBIT, which charges Priority Pass members a surcharge.
What it's like
Amex opened the lounge in March 2020, closed it about a week later for the pandemic, and reopened it in June 2022. One Mile at a Time's review (October 2022) put it at roughly 14,000 square feet with seating for more than 200, and described a main bar and dining room with the buffet, plus a second smaller bar and dining area further in. The food menu launched in partnership with Los Angeles chef Nancy Silverton.
- Food and bar: Upgraded Points (October 2026) lists a buffet, a full-service bar, a separate wine and beer bar, and a refreshment station. Menus change, so don't count on a specific dish.
- Seating: Dining tables, lounge seating and a coworking area.
- Showers: Upgraded Points lists showers stocked with L'Occitane toiletries; ask at the front desk.
- Crowds: OMAAT called it "one of the better Centurion Lounges in terms of crowding," though it noted US Centurions overall are "consistently really crowded." When it reaches capacity, Amex runs a digital waitlist in the Amex app, which also shows live busyness — check before you walk over from another terminal. Once called, you have 10 minutes to check in.
Getting there
TBIT sits at the top of the LAX horseshoe. Since Delta's Sky Way walkway between Terminal 3 and TBIT opened, all LAX terminals connect behind security (American Eagle's regional terminal still uses an airside bus), so you never need to rescreen.
- From Terminal 4 (American): An existing connector leads straight into TBIT.
- From Terminals 2–3 (Delta): Walk through Terminal 3 to the Sky Way.
- From Terminal 1 (Southwest): You pass through Terminals 2 and 3 first. It's doable, but it's the longest walk; leave a generous buffer.
- From Terminals 5–8 (Alaska, United and others): Work your way back toward Terminal 4 and its connector into TBIT. Terminal 5 is closed for rebuilding, so follow the airport's current signs for the airside route.
Because terminals connect in sequence, a trip across several of them takes a while. Going back to your gate after the lounge takes just as long, so time it both ways.
Nearby alternatives
- Delta Sky Club (Terminal 3 near gate 34) — Platinum gets 10 visits a year on Delta.
- Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (TBIT) — Priority Pass with a surcharge.
- Admirals Clubs (Terminal 4 near gate 41, temporary club in TBIT) — American flyers.
- United Club (Terminal 7) and Alaska Lounge (Terminal 6) — for those airlines' flyers.
- Chase lists a Sapphire Lounge at LAX as "coming soon" with no location published yet, and there's no Capital One Lounge at LAX.
Full terminal-by-terminal guide: Los Angeles airport lounges.
FAQ
Where is the Centurion Lounge at LAX? In the Tom Bradley International Terminal, after security. All LAX terminals connect airside, so you can reach it from a domestic gate without going through security again.
Can I use the LAX Centurion Lounge on a domestic flight? Yes. Any same-day boarding pass works with a Platinum or Business Platinum card. Just allow time for the walk from your terminal and back.
How do I get to the Centurion Lounge from Terminal 1 at LAX? Stay airside and walk through Terminals 2 and 3, then take Delta's Sky Way to TBIT. It's the longest route to the lounge, so only go if you have plenty of time before boarding.
Is the Centurion Lounge LAX crowded? Less than many US Centurions, according to One Mile at a Time, but it can still fill up. Check the Amex app for live busyness and join the digital waitlist if needed.
Related guides
- Los Angeles (LAX) airport lounges
- Centurion Lounge locations
- Amex Platinum guide
- Centurion Lounge SFO
- Best credit cards for airport lounge access
Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
