LAX · Los Angeles
The 5 best lounges for workspace at LAX
American Airlines Flagship Lounge leads Los Angeles International on workspace at 5/5, from 17 photographed lounges we have scored across Los Angeles's terminals.
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1. American Airlines Flagship Lounge
LAX · Terminal 4 · Los Angeles
5/5 workspace4.8/5 overall
Scores 5/5 for workspace, 4.8 overall. 8 showers. In with oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access.
Get in with: oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
2. Delta One Lounge
LAX · Terminal 3 · Los Angeles
5/5 workspace4.7/5 overall
Scores 5/5 for workspace, 4.7 overall. 6 showers. In with SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access.
Get in with: SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access
5/5 workspace4.7/5 overall
Scores 5/5 for workspace, 4.7 overall. 6 showers. In with oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access.
Get in with: oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
4. United Club (T7)
LAX · Terminal 7 · Los Angeles
5/5 workspace4.6/5 overall
Scores 5/5 for workspace, 4.6 overall. In with Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club.
Get in with: Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club
5. Alaska Lounge (T6)
LAX · Terminal 6 · Los Angeles
5/5 workspace3.8/5 overall
Scores 5/5 for workspace, 3.8 overall. In with Alaska Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access.
Get in with: Alaska Lounge, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
Why workspace decides the pick at LAX#
Los Angeles International has 19 lounges in our directory and 17 of them are photographed and scored on desks and work areas. Workspace scores look for proper desks, task lighting, and somewhere to take a call without disturbing the whole room. This ranking sorts those 17 by their workspace score alone, with the overall rating breaking ties, so a lounge that is merely fine everywhere else can still win here.
Who leads and why#
- American Airlines Flagship Lounge at LAX scores 5/5 on workspace. It is in Terminal 4, a craft cocktail bar, 8 shower suites, opened 2017.
- Delta One Lounge at LAX scores 5/5 on workspace. It is in Terminal 3, a craft cocktail bar, 6 shower suites, opened 2024.
- Qantas Los Angeles International Business Lounge at LAX scores 5/5 on workspace. It is in Tom Bradley International Terminal, a full bar, 6 shower suites, opened 2013.
The top five sit in Terminal 4, Terminal 3, Tom Bradley International Terminal, Terminal 2, so check which terminal your flight leaves from before you commit.
Getting in#
American Airlines Flagship Lounge admits members of oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Delta One Lounge admits members of SkyTeam Elite Plus Lounge Access. Every lounge page lists the cards, memberships and status tiers that open the door, and the Los Angeles International page shows all 19 lounges by terminal.
How we score#
My shortlist would start with American Airlines Flagship Lounge. I wouldn't cross terminals just to chase a higher score. The best choice still needs to fit the flight and the entry rules.
Scores are editorial, set by the Lounge Frog team on a 1 to 5 scale per measure; our methodology explains each one. For the airport-wide overall ranking see the 5 best lounges at LAX, and for the global list on this measure see the best lounges for workspace everywhere.
Putting this into practice#
The names I'd check against the actual boarding pass include American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Delta One Lounge. I would start with the terminal and the time available after security. That turns a directory into a realistic shortlist. A lounge can be excellent and still be a poor choice for this departure if reaching it uses most of the waiting time. The location notes above should do as much work as the overall score.
The access check comes next. I'd identify the exact card, membership, status or ticket being used and read the conditions for that route into the lounge. A lounge appearing on a card's map is a starting point for that check. It is not a reason to assume every fare, guest or departure will qualify in the same way.
I would decide what I want from the stop before comparing amenities. For a meal, the food available during the actual visit matters. For work, I'd look for a suitable seat and power. For a short connection, simply finding a comfortable place near the gate may be the better result. There is little value in an amenity I cannot use.
Related reading#
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “The 5 best lounges for workspace at LAX.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-27. Updated 2026-11-10. https://www.loungefrog.com/best/workspace/lax
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Quick answers
What is the best lounge at LAX for getting work done?
American Airlines Flagship Lounge (LAX, Terminal 4), 5/5 for workspace. It is followed by Delta One Lounge, Qantas Los Angeles International Business Lounge, United Club (T7), Alaska Lounge (T6).
How are these ranked?
By our editorial score for workspace (desks, quiet rooms, phone booths), ties broken by overall rating. Only lounges we have photos of are listed.
Written and checked to our editorial standards. Scores follow our methodology. Join the discussion below.
