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MSP airport lounges: all 7, ranked by access
Minneapolis–Saint Paul Intl (MSP) has 7 airport lounges across 3 networks — Delta Sky Club, United Club, Plaza Premium. 4 sell a walk-in day pass; the rest are card-, status-, or ticket-gated.
Eligibility traced to official sources · Verified July 2026
Who gets into each MSP lounge
✓ included · ◐ included only when flying that airline · $ paid day pass · ✗ not available. Computed by our eligibility engine, not a static table.
| Lounge | Amex Plat | Sapphire | Venture X | Priority Pass | DL status | UA status | AA status | Day pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Sky Club F/G Concourse | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Delta Sky Club G Concourse | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Delta Sky Club Terminal 1 | ◐ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| United Club Concourse E | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $ |
| Plaza Premium Terminal 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $ |
| Plaza Premium Terminal 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $ |
| Plaza Premium Terminal 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | $ |
Minneapolis lounges: what to know before you go
Minneapolis-St. Paul is a major Delta hub, and Delta Sky Clubs dominate the lounge scene — you'll find them along the F and G concourses and near Concourse C in Terminal 1, which is where the vast majority of MSP traffic flows. Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) is the big one; the smaller Terminal 2 (Humphrey) serves Sun Country and low-cost carriers and has minimal lounge presence, so if lounges matter, you're almost certainly in Terminal 1. MSP's Terminal 1 is a large connected pinwheel of concourses (C, D, E, F, G) reachable airside, with a tram running the length of the F/G corridor — so you can move between Delta's clubs reasonably well, but the walk from Concourse C to the F/G Sky Clubs is a real trek. Independent options are limited to Plaza Premium-style lounges, which give Priority Pass and Amex Platinum holders a foothold. MSP is a cold-weather hub where winter deicing and snow drive delays from December through March, making a warm lounge more than a luxury. For a Minneapolis-based Delta flyer, an Amex Platinum (Sky Club access when flying Delta) or a Delta co-brand card is the strongest play; broader travelers lean on Priority Pass at the Plaza Premium lounges.
Lounge Intelligence · Updated 2026-07-14
Every lounge at MSP, by terminal
F/G Concourse
G Concourse
Terminal 1
Delta Sky Club
Typically lowEscape Lounge – The Centurion Studio
Typically moderatePGA MSP Lounge
Typically lowPortal Lounge
Typically lowDay passes at MSP
No qualifying card or status? These MSP lounges sell walk-in access with a same-day boarding pass.
| Lounge | Terminal | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| United Club | Concourse E | $59 |
| Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio | Terminal 1 | $45 |
| PGA MSP Lounge | Terminal 1 | $45 |
| Portal Lounge | Terminal 1 | $40 |
MSP lounge FAQ
How many airport lounges are at Minneapolis (MSP)?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul Intl has 7 tracked lounges across 3 networks: Delta Sky Club, United Club, Plaza Premium. Access rules for each are traced to an official source and re-verified regularly.
Can I buy a day pass to a lounge at MSP without a premium card?
Yes. At MSP, walk-in day passes are available at: United Club ($59), Plaza Premium ($45), Plaza Premium ($40). Airline flagship networks such as Amex Centurion and Delta Sky Club do not sell walk-in day passes at any airport.
Does Delta elite status get me into the Delta Sky Club at MSP?
No. Delta Medallion status alone does not grant Sky Club access on domestic itineraries. Entry is gated by an eligible Delta-affiliated card (such as the Amex Platinum or Delta SkyMiles Reserve) while flying Delta, or by flying an eligible international premium cabin — not by status.
Which cards get me Priority Pass access at MSP?
Priority Pass membership comes bundled with several premium cards — including The Platinum Card from American Express, the Chase Sapphire Reserve, and the Capital One Venture X. At MSP, Priority Pass gets you into the independent and Plaza Premium-style lounges, but not the card-exclusive airline networks.