How to get Delta Sky Club lounge access with credit cards, elite status and more
Editor's Note
Although Delta Air Lines is modernizing and expanding its Sky Club lounge network, the airline last year implemented several changes to reduce access to the Delta Sky Club for some travelers.
So, here's what you need to know about the various ways you can currently get Delta Sky Club access.
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Delta Sky Club access via eligible cards
One easy way to get Delta Sky Club access is to hold a card that grants access. Here's a look at when you can get access with some of the best cards for Sky Club access:
- American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Must be traveling on a same-day Delta-operated flight or Delta-marketed flight operated by WestJet (006 ticket number); complimentary Delta Sky Club access is limited to 10 visits per program year (Feb. 1 to Jan. 31)
- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card: Must be traveling on a same-day Delta-marketed or -operated flight; complimentary Delta Sky Club access is limited to 15 visits per program year (Feb. 1 to Jan. 31)
If you're interested in a card that offers Delta Sky Club access, for a limited time, new cardmembers of the Delta Reserve Amex can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership plus 25,000 bonus miles after spending an additional $3,000 in the first six months of card membership. This offer ends April 1.
If you prefer a business card, for a limited time, new Delta Reserve Business Amex cardmembers can earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 in purchases on their card in their first six months of card membership. This offer ends April 1.
Each visit includes 24 hours of access from your first use. As such, one visit can include access to Delta Sky Club locations and Grab and Go locations at multiple airports within 24 hours. However, if you use a Grab and Go location, you can't use another Grab and Go location or Sky Club at the same airport for three hours, and Grab and Go "access" doesn't include lounge entry.
If you run out of visits, you can buy additional Sky Club visits for $50 each or Grab and Go visits for $25 each. You can also earn unlimited Sky Club visits through the end of the following Medallion year (Jan. 31) if you spend $75,000 or more during a calendar year on one of the eligible cards. Once you meet the spending requirements, you can enjoy unlimited visits for the rest of the calendar year, the following year and the first month of the following year.
Apply here: Earn up to 125,000 SkyMiles with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card limited-time offer. Offer ends April 1, 2026.
There are some restrictions to note: You cannot access Sky Clubs when traveling on a basic economy fare. Additionally, you won't get access until within three hours of your flight's scheduled departure time unless you are on an eligible arriving flight.
The aforementioned cards only provide Delta Sky Club access to the cardmember. However, you can pay $50 per person or 5,000 SkyMiles ($25 per person or 2,500 SkyMiles for Grab and Go locations), per visit to bring up to two guests or your immediate family (spouse or domestic partner and children under 21). Basic cardmembers of the Delta Reserve and the Delta Reserve Business also get four one-time guest passes each program year to bring guests to Delta Sky Clubs. You can use up to two guest passes per visit.
Finally, if you have the Delta Reserve or the Delta Reserve Business and travel on a Delta partner airline flight not marketed or operated by Delta, you can pay $50 per visit for Delta Sky Club access ($25 per visit for Grab and Go locations).
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Delta Sky Club membership
If you have Delta Medallion status, you can purchase a Sky Club membership with cash or Delta SkyMiles. There are two types of Delta Sky Club memberships:
- Individual membership: One-year rate of $695 or 69,500 SkyMiles
- Executive membership: One-year rate of $1,495 or 149,500 SkyMiles
These memberships provide Sky Club access when flying Delta or select partners, as long as you're not flying on a basic economy ticket.
With an individual membership, only the member can enter the Sky Club. However, the member can pay $50 or 5,000 miles per guest, per visit ($25 or 2,500 miles per guest, per visit for Grab and Go locations) for up to two guests or immediate family members.
Meanwhile, an executive membership is handy for those who frequently bring guests with them into the club. You can bring up to two guests or your immediate family for free.
Sales of single-visit passes to Delta Sky Clubs are currently suspended, but travelers can redeem existing passes subject to capacity restrictions.
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Delta Sky Club access via elite status
There are several ways you might get Delta Sky Club access as a benefit of your elite status. For example, Diamond Medallion members can select Sky Club access as a Choice Benefit each Medallion year.
Some of the Delta Choice Benefits can provide Delta Sky Club access as follows:
- Delta Sky Club individual membership: Diamond Medallion members can obtain this benefit with two Choice Benefit selections.
- Delta Sky Club executive membership: Diamond Medallion members can obtain this benefit with three Choice Benefit selections.
Delta Diamond, Platinum and Gold Medallion members (and up to one guest traveling in the same cabin) can also access Sky Club lounges when traveling in:
- Premium Select internationally (excluding the Caribbean)
- Delta First to Mexico, Canada or Central America (or an equivalent cabin on a flight operated by a Delta partner)
- Delta One (or an equivalent cabin on a flight operated by a Delta partner)
If you are a SkyTeam Elite Plus member from another airline, you can access Delta Sky Club lounges with up to one guest before you travel on an international SkyTeam flight (excluding between the U.S. and the Caribbean) or a domestic SkyTeam flight connecting to or from an international SkyTeam flight.
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There are also a few airlines that give Delta Sky Club access as an elite status benefit, including:
- LATAM: LATAM Pass Black Signature, Black, or Platinum members and up to one guest get Delta Sky Club access when traveling on or connecting to a same-day international flight operated by Delta or LATAM.
- WestJet: WestJet Rewards Gold and Platinum members and up to one guest get Delta Sky Club access when traveling on a same-day transborder flight between the U.S. and Canada operated by Delta or WestJet.
Delta Sky Club access on premium cabin tickets
Both domestic and international Delta One (which is different from first class on Delta) passengers get Sky Club lounge access regardless of elite status or membership. The same goes for anyone flying on a same-day international first-class or business-class ticket on another SkyTeam-operated flight (though you must be confirmed in business class or first class for every segment of your journey).
You can enter the club even if you're on a domestic Delta flight connecting to or from a same-day international Delta One flight. However, flights between the U.S. and the Caribbean aren't considered international for lounge-access purposes.
Additionally, Delta partners with two other airlines to provide Sky Club access to their premium cabin passengers (no complimentary guests):
- LATAM: Business-class passengers can access Sky Club lounges with same-day international travel or with a connection to or from an international flight operated by Delta or LATAM.
- WestJet: Business-class passengers can access Sky Club lounges with same-day international travel or with a connection to or from an international flight operated by Delta or WestJet.
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Bottom line
If you regularly fly Delta — or if you live in or travel often to a Delta hub city — Sky Club access can make your travel experience much more enjoyable.
While Delta has tightened Sky Club access rules, there are still plenty of ways to gain access as long as you avoid booking basic economy fares.
Additionally, these premium credit cards still provide a set number of complimentary Delta Sky Club visits each program year:
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card
- The Platinum Card from American Express
- The Business Platinum Card from American Express
You can also earn unlimited visits by meeting specific spending thresholds each calendar year.
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- Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion® Year to the Delta Sky Club® when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you’ll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.
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