Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Lounges
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · Phoenix, United States
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) concentrates its lounges in Terminals 3 and 4. Terminal 4 holds the American Express Centurion Lounge, the pay-in Escape Lounge that shares its entrance, and the American Airlines Admirals Club. Terminal 3 has the United Club and Delta Sky Club, and a USO center serves military travelers. Priority Pass, DragonPass and a walk-in day pass cover the Escape Lounge.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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Escape Lounge
The Escape Lounge in Terminal 4 has the widest access at PHX — it welcomes all passengers on a pay-in basis and also takes DragonPass, Priority Pass and oneworld, with American Express Platinum and Centurion members getting in complimentary. The most flexible option if you don't have airline status.
American Express The Centurion Lounge
The American Express Centurion Lounge in Terminal 4 is the standout premium space at Phoenix, open to eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders. Opened in January 2020, it's the upscale counterpart to the Escape Lounge it shares a Terminal 4 entrance with.
Delta Sky Club
The Delta Sky Club brings a desert-inspired design and works by local artists, a step away from Delta's usual corporate look. It serves Delta premium passengers and eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders flying out of Phoenix.
American Airlines Admirals Club
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 4 serves AA and oneworld premium-cabin passengers and eligible status holders, plus Admirals Club members. A reliable branded-airline option for travelers flying American out of PHX.
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Escape Lounge
★4.5The Escape Lounge at Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 4 shares an entrance with the American Express Centurion Lounge, but unlike its Amex-only neighbour it welcomes all passengers on a pay-in…
USO Center
★4.7The USO Center at Phoenix Sky Harbor welcomes U.S. Armed Forces active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members, as well as their families. It's a dedicated military space rather than a…
The American Airlines Admirals Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor sits in Terminal 4, American's home at PHX. It's a branded airline lounge with comfortable seating areas for relaxing before a…
The American Express Centurion Lounge at Phoenix Sky Harbor opened in January 2020, the fruit of a collaboration between American Express and MAG USA, the company behind the Escape Lounges.…
Delta Sky Club
★3.9Opened in January 2019, the Delta Sky Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor was designed with a custom look inspired by the area's desert landscape. It's a departure from Delta's usual corporate…
The United Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor Terminal 3 opened in late September 2022, replacing the airline's former Terminal 2 club after a multi-year gap caused by COVID and construction…
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 is Phoenix Sky Harbor's largest terminal and home to American Airlines, the airport's biggest carrier. It holds the densest cluster of lounges: the American Express Centurion Lounge and the pay-in Escape Lounge share an entrance here, and the American Airlines Admirals Club serves oneworld premium passengers. The Escape Lounge is the widest-access option, taking DragonPass, Priority Pass and a walk-in pay-in entry.
- —Largest PHX terminal and the main lounge cluster
- —Escape Lounge takes DragonPass, Priority Pass and pay-in entry
- —American Express Centurion Lounge for eligible Amex cardholders
- —American Airlines Admirals Club for oneworld premium passengers
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 reopened after a major modernization and now hosts United and Delta at Phoenix. The United Club here opened in late September 2022, replacing the airline's former Terminal 2 club, and the Delta Sky Club brings a desert-themed design with local artwork. Both serve their own airline's premium passengers and eligible alliance status holders.
- —Home to United and Delta at PHX after a terminal modernization
- —United Club (Star Alliance) opened in late September 2022
- —Delta Sky Club (SkyTeam) with a desert-inspired design
- —Both serve airline premium passengers and eligible status holders
USO Center
Separate from the commercial lounges, the USO Center at Phoenix Sky Harbor is reserved for U.S. Armed Forces active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members and their families. It isn't a pay-in or membership lounge for the general public, but it's a welcome resource for eligible military travelers.
- —Reserved for U.S. military service members and their families
- —Not a general pay-in or membership lounge
- —A dedicated resource for eligible military travelers at PHX
How to get into lounges at PHX.
Phoenix Sky Harbor is a strong option whether you carry a lounge membership, a premium credit card or just want to pay per visit. The Escape Lounge in Terminal 4 is the most flexible — it sells walk-in entry and also accepts DragonPass, Priority Pass and oneworld, with American Express Platinum and Centurion members getting in complimentary. The airline clubs (Delta, United, American) follow your ticket and frequent-flyer status. Most lounges are airside, so clear security first, and check whether yours is in Terminal 3 or Terminal 4.
Walk-in day pass
The Escape Lounge in Terminal 4 welcomes all passengers on a pay-in basis, so you can buy entry without any membership or airline status. Booking ahead online is usually cheaper than paying at the door and locks in a spot at busy times.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Escape Lounge in Terminal 4. Coverage is narrower than the pay-in route, so confirm the Escape Lounge is in your terminal before clearing security.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass also opens the Escape Lounge in Terminal 4. If you carry DragonPass, check the per-lounge page, as it covers the Escape Lounge rather than the airline-branded clubs.
DragonPassAmerican Express
American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders can use the American Express Centurion Lounge in Terminal 4, and also receive complimentary access to the Escape Lounge next door. Check current Amex terms and guest rules before you travel.
American ExpressAirline & alliance lounges
Delta runs its Sky Club for SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, United its Club for Star Alliance Gold flyers, and American its Admirals Club for oneworld premium passengers and members. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
oneworldBusiness & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on Delta, United or American (or an eligible alliance partner) gets you into that airline's Phoenix club directly — the simplest route if you're flying business or first out of PHX.
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Know your terminal
- —Phoenix Sky Harbor's lounges sit in Terminals 3 and 4 — match your lounge to the terminal you're flying from.
- —Terminal 4 is the biggest and holds the Centurion, Escape and Admirals Club lounges; Terminal 3 has United and Delta.
- —The free PHX Sky Train connects the terminals, but plan time if you need to switch sides.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —The Escape Lounge in Terminal 4 sells pay-in entry to all passengers, so you can get in without any membership or status.
- —Booking the Escape Lounge online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door and guarantees entry at busy periods.
- —Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders get the Escape Lounge complimentary on top of the Centurion Lounge next door.
Centurion and Escape share a door
- —The American Express Centurion Lounge and the Escape Lounge share an entrance in Terminal 4 — the Centurion side is Amex-only, the Escape side is pay-in.
- —If the Centurion Lounge is at capacity, eligible Amex cardholders can still use the Escape Lounge next door.
- —Both are airside, so clear Terminal 4 security before heading for the shared entrance.
Timing & crowds
- —Phoenix's morning and late-afternoon departure banks fill the lounges fast — arrive early if you want a seat.
- —The Centurion Lounge can reach capacity at peak; the pay-in Escape Lounge next door is a reliable fallback.
- —Midday between the departure peaks is usually the quietest window.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 6 lounges at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Terminal 4 holds the American Express Centurion Lounge, the Escape Lounge and the American Airlines Admirals Club; Terminal 3 has the United Club and Delta Sky Club; and a USO center serves military travelers.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Escape Lounge in Terminal 4. The Escape Lounge also takes DragonPass and welcomes all passengers on a pay-in basis, so it's the most flexible option at PHX if you don't have airline status.
Yes. The Escape Lounge in Terminal 4 welcomes all passengers on a pay-in basis, so you can buy a walk-in entry without Priority Pass, DragonPass or airline status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Yes. The American Express Centurion Lounge is in Terminal 4 and opened in January 2020. It's open to eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardholders, and shares an entrance with the pay-in Escape Lounge.
Terminal 4 holds the American Express Centurion Lounge, the Escape Lounge (which shares its entrance) and the American Airlines Admirals Club. It's the largest terminal at PHX and home to American Airlines.
Terminal 3 has the United Club, which opened in late September 2022, and the Delta Sky Club, known for its desert-inspired design and local artwork. Both serve their airline's premium passengers and eligible alliance status holders.
Yes. The Delta Sky Club opened in January 2019 with a custom desert-inspired design and works by local artists. It serves Delta premium passengers and eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders flying out of Phoenix.
Yes. The USO Center at Phoenix Sky Harbor welcomes U.S. Armed Forces active-duty, Reserve and Guard service members and their families. It isn't a general pay-in or membership lounge for the public.