---
title: "The VIP Lounge at MIA: where, who gets in, hours, day pass"
description: "The VIP Lounge at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J. Operated by LATAM. Day pass Three-hour day pass, based on lounge capacity."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/latam-vip-lounge-j/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

> Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt

# The VIP Lounge

The VIP Lounge at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J. Operated by LATAM. Day pass Three-hour day pass, based on lounge capacity.

Updated October 21, 2026

More in our guide: [Which MIA lounges let you pay at the door?](https://miaairportguide.com/guides/which-mia-lounges-let-you-pay-at-door/).

- **Terminal:** South Terminal, Concourse J
- **Where exactly:** After Security Checkpoint, South Terminal J, near Gate J6. Operated by LATAM.
- **Security side:** After security
- **Operator:** LATAM
- **Published hours:**
  - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  - Tuesday: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- **Day pass:** Three-hour day pass, based on lounge capacity
- **Phone:** [786-265-5750](tel:+17862655750)

## Who gets in

| Way in | Who qualifies | Price or limit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First or Business class ticket | By invitation through the member airlines | Included |
| Day pass | Three-hour pass, by lounge capacity | Sold by capacity; ask LATAM for the price |

## What people say

People are talking about:

- Card holders limited to set entry hours
- Good hot food and drink selection
- Rude reception staff
- Lounge programs like Priority Pass refused at entry
- Comfortable, spacious seating with city views

## Getting to Concourse J

These 3 checkpoints list gates in Concourse J among those they serve.

| Checkpoint | Gates served | Hours | TSA PreCheck |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Checkpoint 8 | H3-H17, J2-J18 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Yes |
| Checkpoint 9 | H3-H17, J2-J18 | Open 24 Hours | Yes |
| Checkpoint 10 | J2-J18, H3-H17 | 4:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Yes |

[South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/)

## Other lounges in Concourse J

- [Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/avianca-tap-lounge-j/): South Terminal, Concourse J, across from Gate J6, after security and passport control 24 hours daily.

## Places to eat near The VIP Lounge

The airport's directory lists 3 places to eat or drink in Concourse J, after security.

- [Starbucks](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-south-terminal-gate-j-7/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7 Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- [Earl of Sandwich](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/earl-of-sandwich/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-8 · Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Burger King](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/burger-king-south-terminal/): H-J Connector Food Court

## Airlines in Concourse J

The airport lists 22 airlines at Concourse J.

- [Aerolineas Argentinas](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/)
- [Air Canada](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/air-canada/)
- [Air France](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/air-france/)
- [Avianca](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avianca/)
- [Avianca Ecuador](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/avianca-ecuador/)
- [Caribbean Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/caribbean-airlines/)
- [CONDOR](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/condor/)
- [COPA Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/copa-airlines/)
- [El Al](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/el-al/)
- [Emirates](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/emirates/)
- [ITA Airways](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/ita-airways/)
- [KLM](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/klm/)
- [LATAM Airlines](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/latam-airlines/)
- [Lufthansa](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/lufthansa/)
- [Swiss International](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/lufthansa/)
- [TAP Air Portugal](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/)
- [Turkish](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/turkish/)
- [Virgin Atlantic](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/virgin-atlantic/)
- [Volaris (MEX)](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/volaris-mex/)
- [Volaris Costa Rica](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/volaris-mex/)
- [Volaris El Salvador](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/volaris-mex/)
- [World Atlantic](https://miaairportguide.com/airlines/world-atlantic/)

## Questions about The VIP Lounge

### How do you get into The VIP Lounge?

Two ways: First or Business class ticket or Day pass. Who qualifies for each is in the table above.

### Can you buy a day pass for The VIP Lounge?

Three-hour day pass, based on lounge capacity.

### What are the hours for The VIP Lounge?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Tuesday: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

### Is The VIP Lounge before or after security?

After security, in South Terminal, Concourse J.

Source: Miami International Airport

[South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/)[Food & shops in South](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=South%20Terminal)[All lounges](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/)