Priority Pass San Diego: What to know
Quick insights
- Priority Pass™ members traveling through San Diego International Airport can relax before their flight at the Aspire Lounge in Terminal 2.
- The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is also located in Terminal 2, offering complimentary access specifically for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.
- You may be able to use your lounge visit entitlements for select massage treatments or for dining credits.
San Diego is a city known for its sunshine, sand and surf. If you’re traveling through San Diego International Airport (SAN), you may be looking for a way to bring some of that beachy relaxation into your time at the airport. For members of Priority Pass™ in San Diego, there are a few different amenities you could explore to potentially make your travels more comfortable.
Priority Pass lounges at SAN
If you’re looking to relax in a lounge, there are a couple of options in Terminal 2 that offer access to Priority Pass members, though entry requirements may vary
Aspire Lounge
- Location: The Aspire Lounge is located after the east security checkpoint in Terminal 2. Once you pass the checkpoint, take a left and you’ll find the lounge between gates 33 and 23.
- Details: Guests are allowed to stay for three hours maximum. Access may be restricted if the lounge gets crowded due to space constraints.
- Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, shower facilities, refreshments, up-to-date flight information, comfortable seating, airfield views—plus alcohol and menu options available for purchase.
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
- Location: The Chase Sapphire Lounge is located in terminal 2 past the west security checkpoint. Turn right and follow the signs towards gates 36-47. The entrance is located next to gate 47, where you can take the elevator or stairs to Level 3.
- Access: Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers receive complimentary access for themselves and up to two guests.
- Amenities: A Southern California-inspired aesthetic featuring locally inspired dining, fresh coffee, curated wines, comfortable seating and complimentary Wi-Fi.
While there are other lounges in the San Diego airport, Aspire Lounge is the only lounge at this airport that is in the Priority Pass network. However, there are some other amenities for Priority Pass members to explore.
Other amenities for Priority Pass members at SAN
If you’re looking for another way to use your Priority Pass lounge visit entitlements at the San Diego airport, you might choose to visit SAN’s spa:
Be Relax Spa, Gate 27
- Location: Terminal 2 past the security checkpoint, near gate 27.
- Offerings: Different types of massages, such as the “Be Back 30-minute massage” or the nail polish change that includes a hand massage. There is also complimentary luggage storage available during services.
- Access: Each treatment is the equivalent of a single lounge visit within a member’s existing lounge allocation.
How to get Priority Pass membership
To enjoy access to these San Diego airport amenities, you may want to become a Priority Pass member. One way to do this is by purchasing a membership directly through Priority Pass. Travelers can choose between three different membership plans.
If you have a Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card or are interested in applying for one, you may be eligible for complimentary Priority Pass™ membership as a credit card benefit (note that the card has an annual fee). This membership level is not available for purchase; it’s specifically for customers of a U.S. bank or financial institution.
Cardmembers are automatically enrolled in Priority Pass membership and can enter lounges by showing their eligible Sapphire Reserve credit card or by using the integrated digital membership card. When visiting, you may be asked to show a government ID and valid boarding pass at the front desk. Learn more about Chase Sapphire Reserve’s travel benefits to find out if it could be a good credit card for you.
The bottom line
Whether you’re at the beach or at the airport, you can try and make your time in San Diego as relaxing as possible. If you’re just passing through SAN, you may want to explore Priority Pass amenities like the Aspire Lounge, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club or the Be Relax Spa. It might just feel like a mini vacation.
This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official websiteOpens overlay for the most up-to-date benefits information.
