SEAAirport Guide

Which lounges at Seattle airport sell a day pass

The Club at SEA costs $50 on A or $60 on S. Alaska Lounge passes cost $65. Find the right door, entry rules and train route.

A cup of coffee on a small dark side table beside a cream armchair in a lounge at Seattle-Tacoma airport.
Lounge, SEA

At SEA, a pass for The Club on A costs $50 and The Club on S costs $60. Alaska Lounges charge $65 for eligible Alaska, Hawaiian, oneworld and partner passengers. Both brands sit past security. Alaska sells passes at its lounge desks.

What does each lounge charge?

Lounge Where Hours Day pass Who can buy
The Club on A A Concourse, near Gates A11 and A12 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. $50 Club pass buyers and eligible Priority Pass or LoungeKey members. Entry up to 3 hours before departure
The Club on S S Concourse, mezzanine above Gate S10 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. $60 Club pass buyers and eligible Priority Pass or LoungeKey members. Entry up to 3 hours before departure
Alaska Lounge, C C Concourse, near Gate C16A 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. $65 Same-day ticket on Alaska, Hawaiian, a oneworld airline or an Alaska partner
Alaska Lounge, D D Concourse, near Gate D1 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. $65 Same rule
Alaska Lounge, N N Concourse, mezzanine above Gate N15 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. $65 Same rule
Delta Sky Club, A1 A Concourse, near Gate A1 4:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. No price published Not published
Delta Sky Club, A11 A Concourse, near Gate A11 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. No price published Ask the lounge desk or Delta
Delta One Lounge A Concourse, near Gate A11 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. No price published Ask the lounge desk or Delta
United Club A Concourse, near Gates A9 and A10 4:15 a.m. to 10 p.m. No price published Not published
Centurion Lounge Central Terminal mezzanine 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. No price published Not published
British Airways Terraces Lounge S Concourse mezzanine, near Gates S9 and S10 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. No price published Not published

Getting into The Club

For The Club on A, Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3 are closest to the A and S gates. Checkpoint 4 stays open 24 hours if you arrive after the others close. Any checkpoint gives you access to all gates.

The Club lists complimentary snacks and drinks, including bar service, in both rooms. Club pass holders and members of eligible third-party programs, including Priority Pass and LoungeKey, can enter, and airline lounge memberships aren’t accepted. You can book a visit up to 6 hours before your flight. Infants under 2 enter free, children 2 and over need their own pass, and every child 17 and under must be with an adult 18 or over. At The Club on A, if your flight is delayed and you’re already inside, you can stay until closing. The Club on S lists private showers, and the concierge confirms availability and whether a fee applies. Take the elevator next to Gate S9 up one floor.

To reach The Club on S, take the SEA Underground Blue Line from A or B Station to S Station. The lounge is on the mezzanine above Gate S10.

The Club says its passes are sold regardless of airline or ticket class, but one traveler reported a snag. On Mike Cannon Adventures, a couple flying Condor business class to Europe found that Condor’s website said they had access to the Club on A. At the door, staff said the lounge wasn’t accepting Condor business class passengers and they would have to pay $50 each. They got in on an American Express Platinum card.

How does an Alaska Lounge day pass work?

Alaska sells single-entry passes when space is available. Its $65 per person is the general price, and its pass page doesn’t name a Seattle-specific rate. Active-duty military personnel flying Alaska can buy a $35 pass with valid ID.

Each person needs a pass. Guests under 18 need an adult with them. Passes are nonrefundable unless you buy your first lounge membership within 30 days. Then Alaska will refund one pass: email [email protected] with your Atmos Rewards number after you join.

Before you buy:

  • A single-entry pass is valid only at the lounge where you bought it, so a pass from C won’t open D or N.
  • You need same-day, ticketed travel on Alaska, Hawaiian, a oneworld member airline or one of Alaska’s global partners.
  • Alaska may limit sales when a room is full, so a busy afternoon can turn you away.

For the N lounge, take the SEA Underground Green Line from C or D Station to N Station. The lounge is on the mezzanine above Gate N15. From A or S, change between the Blue and Green Lines using the Yellow Line between A and D Stations.

Delta, United, Centurion and British Airways Terraces

None of these lounges lists a day-pass price, so ask the lounge desk or your airline before you walk over. The Delta Sky Club at A11 seats 183, and the Delta One Lounge seats 149 inside plus 72 on a terrace. The British Airways lounge is on S, reached by the Blue Line from A or B Station.

Free for military families

Traveling military members and their families can use the USO Center free. It is before security, on the Main Terminal mezzanine above Checkpoint 4. Call (206) 246-1908.

Day USO hours
Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. the next day
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to midnight

Is a day pass worth it?

A day pass fits a long wait where the alternative is a gate seat. Wi-Fi is no reason to pay, because the airport’s SEA-FREE-WIFI network is free in public areas. If you want a shower, The Club on S lists them. The airport map also tags showers at the Delta Sky Club by A1, the Delta Sky Club by A11 with the Delta One Lounge, the Centurion Lounge and the British Airways Terraces Lounge.

If both are on your route and price decides, The Club on A is $15 under Alaska’s $65 pass and The Club on S is $5 under. Alaska’s pass makes sense when you’re eligible and your gate is next to its lounge.

What goes wrong at the door?

  • The desk turns down your ticket, as it did for the Condor passengers above.
  • The room is full. Ask the desk before buying a pass.
  • You’re on the wrong side of the train. Concourses A through D connect on foot, while N and S need the SEA Underground.

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