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A Complete Guide To Capital One’s Airport Lounges
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.
The Amex-owned and -operated Centurion Lounges dominated the cobranded card airport lounge space for nearly a decade. But that has been changing with Capital One and Chase expanding their offerings.
The first Capital One lounge opened at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in 2021, and two locations opened in 2023, at Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Denver International Airport (DEN). Capital One plans to open new lounges next year at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in early 2025 and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in mid-2025.
The issuer also opened its first Capital One Landing at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in November 2024 and has plans to debut a second Landing concept at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in late 2025.
Here’s everything that we know about Capital One’s lounges, including who has access and what to expect inside.
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Who has access to Capital One Lounges?
The $395-per-year Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the primary way most travelers can access a Capital One Lounge. However, this card is not the only way you can get access.
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Venture X cardholders get unlimited access to Capital One Lounges for primary cardholders and their authorized users, and complimentary entry for up to two guests per visit (children two and under are free). Additional guests are $45 each. These guest policies are fairly generous.
You can also gain unlimited access to Capital One Lounges with the Capital One Venture X Business. It too has a $395 annual fee and provides primary cardholders the same access privileges as the personal Venture X.
Don’t plan on getting a Venture X card? Cardholders with a Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Spark Miles for Business — cards that have a $95 annual fee ($0 introductory annual fee for the first year with the Spark Miles card) — receive two complimentary visits annually. However, this perk is being removed from these cards as of Jan. 1, 2025.
After those two visits (and once the changes take effect), Venture Rewards and Spark Miles cardholders and their guests can access these lounges at a special entry rate of $45 per person. Finally, Capital One lounges are also open to any travelers outside those groups who want to pay a steeper entry rate of $90 per person.
Other rules
All Capital One Lounge visitors must present a boarding pass for a departing flight. This includes access up to three hours before departing or connecting same-day flights. Guests can’t enter with boarding passes for arriving flights that don’t have an onward connection.
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Where are Capital One Lounges and Landings located?
Capital One operates lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dulles International Airport and Denver International Airport, as well as a Capital One Landing at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Beyond these, two other Capital One Lounge locations are in the pipeline: Harry Reid International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, as well as another Capital One Landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Capital One is serious about its lounge ambitions, so we expect more announcements. We’ll update this list and expected opening dates as more lounge locations become known.
Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) landing
Capital One expanded its offerings with the first Capital One Landing at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in November 2024.
It’s located in DCA’s Terminal 2 near Concourse D, closest to American Airlines’ gates, but a short walk away from gates used by other airlines in the terminal, given the airport’s smaller size.
CHRISTINE GALLIPEAU/THE POINTS GUYWhile not explicitly a lounge, the Capital One Landing focuses largely on delivering an elevated dining experience. It partners with the highly acclaimed José Andrés Group to curate each location’s food and beverage options. Remaining true to its culinary heritage, the Landing serves Spanish-style tapas.
ERICA SILVERSTEIN/THE POINTS GUYThe Capital One Landing is arranged in two parts, and you’ll need to leave one space by going out into the terminal to walk around the corner to the other space.
The Landing assigns guests to a table after check-in at the main lounge instead of allowing guests to pick and choose where they roam within the space. You’ll receive food from Andrés, including a tasty tapas menu that is served quickly, as well as the option for specialty beverages.
It’s part of a unique partnership between Andrés and Capital One, the restauranteur’s first venture into airport dining.
The second quick-service space, On the Fly, is an a la carte cafe that serves all travelers (not just those with access to the lounge). Cardholders get a 50% discount on all food and drinks, but otherwise, it’s largely your typical airport grab-and-go experience.
CHRISTINE GALLIPEAU/THE POINTS GUYYou won’t find showers, relaxation areas or private conference rooms at the Capital One Landing since the area caters to the stop-and-go passengers that typically fly domestically out of DCA.
Denver International Airport (DEN) lounge
Capital One opened its third lounge in Denver International Airport in November 2023. Located in Concourse A, it’s convenient for Frontier, Delta Air Lines and most international carriers, but passengers flying out of Concourse B and C need to take an underground train to access it.
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This lounge celebrates Denver’s unique culture through its mountain-themed art and food and beverage offerings created by local providers.
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Lounge guests have their choice of bespoke cocktails, but don’t miss the Denver location’s signature airport beer: the Sky High P.A.
The lounge also offers food and beverage options consistent with what we’ve come to expect from Capital One: a selection of grab-and-go items at the front of the lounge for those passing through, as well as individual servings of heavier bites for those who have a bit more time.
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Additionally, the lounge has two showers, two relaxation rooms, three private workrooms (available with a reservation) and a parents’ room.
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Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) lounge
Capital One opened its second lounge location in Dulles International Airport in early September 2023. It’s conveniently located just past the TSA PreCheck security lines.
DAVID SLOTNICK/THE POINTS GUYInside, visitors can take advantage of multiple “grab and go” snack and drink options if they need to get to their gate quickly. Those with more time can find a spot in the open-concept space to settle in, where they can choose from a wide range of single-serve food options and a bar with some eye-catching drinks.
DAVID SLOTNICK/THE POINTS GUYLike the DFW location that opened before it, elements of the local culture are evident throughout, from a nod to the nation’s capital in some art pieces to the cherry blossom margarita and locally roasted coffee available.
Related: 1st look at the brand-new Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lounge
Capital One hit American Express’s Centurion Lounge head-on with its approximately 10,000-square-foot DFW location in Terminal D, near Gate 22. In fact, it’s in the very same terminal, just steps from the Amex lounge.
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Capital One’s DFW lounge honors the Dallas-Fort Worth region in its design and guest experience, including partnerships with area artists, breweries, coffee roasters and cocktail bars.
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In creating this first lounge, Capital One focused on eco-friendly materials, unique textures and eye-catching effects like curved surfaces.
More than 55 pieces of original artwork by local artists curated by the Tappan Collective and a wide array of original works are on display, featuring diverse perspectives and mediums, giving travelers “an opportunity to experience the region through its art.”
Related: It lives up to the hype: Our review of the Capital One Lounge at DFW
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) lounge
The Las Vegas Capital One Lounge, expected to debut in early 2025, will be located in the D Concourse. It will wrap around the rotunda and occupy almost 8,000 square feet.
This information comes from public documents for the lease approval in November 2022, and details were confirmed by a spokesperson for Capital One.
EMILY THOMPSON/THE POINTS GUYThis will be Capital One’s second attempt at securing a lounge in Las Vegas. Its previous attempt at the LAS airport didn’t work out, as the space was allocated to the Chase Sapphire Lounge.
According to the same spokesperson, this lounge location will “offer premium amenities that provide visitors with an elevated travel experience from the moment they step through the door. We will release more details on our new Capital One Lounge at LAS as the opening approaches.”
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lounge
In June 2024, Capital One announced plans to open a fifth lounge at JFK. This lounge will be located in Terminal 4 and have special features to honor New York City.
A bodega serving coffee and bagels will give the lounge a true urban feel. Visitors can also sample cheeses and cured meats from the Hudson Valley while sipping lounge-exclusive wine and beer selections.
RISKA/GETTY IMAGESLike the other Capital One lounges, the JFK lounge will feature art from local artists and grab-and-go food options. At 13,000 square feet, it will be 2,000 square feet smaller than the Centurion Lounge. Given how many travelers pass through JFK every year, it’s no surprise that Capital One is pursuing efforts to open a lounge here.
It’s expected to open in mid-2025.
New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) landing
Capital One plans to open another Landing concept similar to the one at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in late 2025.
The nontraditional layout will debut in Terminal B, adding a second Capital One Landing to the issuer’s growing list of airport lounge offerings.
Related: Capital One will open a new lounge at New York’s JFK Airport
What is the food and beverage like at Capital One Lounges?
Capital One lounges offer a premium in-lounge dining experience with seasonal menus and regionally sourced ingredients.
During our visits, the dishes we’ve sampled have been quite top-notch. One standout has been a beef bibimbap bowl that perfectly balances spicy and sweet.
Speaking of sweetness, the cannolis we’ve tasted have been deliciously crisp on the outside and sweet and decadent on the inside.
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A ready-to-eat food station features grab-and-go snacks, including salads, fresh fruits, juice shots and rotating warm selections like breakfast sandwiches in the mornings or fresh-from-the-oven cookies in the afternoons.
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For those who have the opportunity to take a seat and relax before their flight, other catering highlights include craft cocktails on tap, local beers and regional wines, dining stations (with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) and a full-service coffee and espresso bar from La Colombe.
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What wellness features are in Capital One Lounges?
Wellness is an important element in the Capital One lounge strategy.
In fact, the DFW location offers the option to get a full workout before your flight with Peloton bikes and a yoga room.
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And if you have time for a nap during your layover, both the DFW and DEN locations offer relaxation rooms with state-of-the-art nap pods and other amenities such as blankets and eye masks.
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Additionally, the DFW, IAD and DEN locations have private nursing rooms outfitted with lounge chairs and footrests, bottle warmers and minifridges with beverages and extra counter space for diaper changes.
Bottom line
In recent years, American Express transformed the lounge landscape by launching its own Centurion Lounges. Capital One is playing in this space, too, and Chase Sapphire lounges are also joining the conversation. From what we’ve seen so far, it appears that Amex has stiff competition.
This is excellent news for all cardholders, especially those who value travel perks. While Amex’s Centurion Lounges are exclusively accessible to select cardmembers — such as The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express — Capital One provides travelers with increased options to access its lounges, including the general public.
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