Traveling is often taxing, but airport lounges can make trips a bit more relaxing. San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers three traditional lounges plus a couple of added options for those in the military or those who want a spa experience.

All of these lounges are located in Terminal 2, the newer and larger of the two terminals at SAN, which serves most international flights as well as major carriers such as Alaska, American, Delta and United.

A new lounge is slated to join the mix by the end of 2023, and it’s one a lot of frequent flyers might be excited about.

Here’s the rundown of San Diego airport lounges:

Aspire Lounge

The Aspire Lounge, formerly known as the Airspace Lounge, is located in Terminal 2 East in the corridor between gates 23 and 33.

Although its design is arguably the most spartan of the airport’s post-security lounges, it offers perks the others don’t, including shower facilities and unobstructed views of the airfield for the avgeeks among us.

Here’s what you need to know:

Opening hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

Access rules: This lounge has the most liberal access rules of all the airport’s lounges, although for that reason it can feel uncomfortably crowded at times, so manage your expectations accordingly:

If you carry The Platinum Card® from American Express or the Centurion Card, entry is free for you and up to two guests. Terms apply. (There is no separate Centurion Lounge.)

If you’re flying in a premium cabin on American, British Airways, Japan Airlines or Edelweiss, access is free. (Other passengers may be eligible as well.)

Priority Pass members enjoy free access. Several credit cards offer Priority Pass memberships that can vary under the terms of the card; some offer unlimited access, while others cap the number of free visits per year, so check your specific terms.

You can purchase access via a day pass. At last check, the prices were around $44 for an adult or $37 for a child. Military members get a discount.

The lounge is just to the left after Terminal 2 East security and can be used upon either departure or arrival based on the access rules above.

If you’re flying from Terminal 1, which is mainly served by Southwest, you can technically access this lounge by walking about 10 minutes to Terminal 2, going through security with your boarding pass, and explaining that you’d like to visit a lounge.

However, as a San Diego local who has visited this lounge several times when departing from Terminal 2, I’d argue it’s not really worth committing the extra time and hassle to visit, unless you’ve been sightseeing all day in town and could use a pre-flight shower.

Food and beverage: Until somewhat recently, many lounge customers were granted a credit they could use at the bar to purchase a la carte menu items. Now all customers have access to a central buffet area that offers various light fare throughout the day. Included are soft drinks, espresso, cappuccino and teas. Alcohol is also available for purchase.

Wi-Fi: Free.

Delta Sky Club

The Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal 2 West. After the main security entrance for T2 West, follow signs to the lounge, which is above the large food court known as Sunset Cove between Gates 47 and 48. It’s directly adjacent to the United Club.

If you’ve read horror stories about overcrowding or long waits to enter Delta lounges, fear not. As a non-hub lounge, this Sky Club is less likely to suffer from that issue, especially since Delta has recently added restrictions on eligibility. In several recent visits at peak times, I’ve never seen a wait to enter.

Opening hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

Access rules: Delta lounge access is available in the following ways:

For anyone eventually connecting to most international Delta One flights, or flying Delta One domestically.

For Diamond, Platinum or Gold Medallion elite members flying in certain cabin classes and eventually connecting to Delta or SkyTeam international flights.

Via an annual fee for Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver elites. Fees range from $695 for an individual membership to $1,495 for an executive membership, which includes limited free guest access. (Otherwise, you’ll pay $50 per guest.) These memberships may also be purchased with SkyMiles.

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card holders have free access when flying Delta same-day.

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card allow access for $50 per person when flying Delta or its partners same-day.

WestJet, which operates from the airport, offers access for business-class travelers.