This Is the Most Sleep-Friendly Airport in the US

Published by FareCompare on July 22, 2024

It's official: Los Angeles has the most sleep-friendly airport in the United States, thanks to an abundance of lounges that are open day and night. According to a new study from cpap.com, a website that provides equipment to deal with sleep apnea, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was ranked as the best airport in which to fall asleep in the US, and the second-best in North America.

LAX boasts several lounges, eight of which are designated specifically for international travelers.

In the United States, the California airport took the top ranking, but Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) won the prize for the most sleep-friendly airport in North America. It offers 19 food options that are open 24 hours, six massage chair areas, and 14 lounges that have access to shower facilities. Four of these lounges operate 24 hours a day.

To determine the ranking, cpap.com analyzed accessibility; amenities like massage chairs, lounges, and minute suites; benches without pesky armrests; free Wi-Fi access; charging stations; 24-hour food options, and more.

"It’s no secret that traveling can be a stressful endeavor, especially considering long flights and layovers," the company wrote in a statement. "While most look forward to relaxing at their final destinations, what if the vacation could start before leaving the tarmac?"

In addition to Mexico City and LA, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) rounded out the top five restful airports on the list.

JFK was celebrated for having the "most robust offering of lounges for travelers," with an impressive 30 lounges across its five terminals. Dallas Fort Worth offers 20 lounges and two minute suite locations that give passengers a wide array of R&R options.

What about the other end of the spectrum? The least sleep-friendly airport in North America went to Canada’s Fort MacKay/Firebag Aerodrome (YFI) in Alberta. It's considered the least sleep-friendly as it doesn't offer a single restful amenity, including zero lounges. That was also the case with Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, Alaska