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20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked

From generous standard economy pitch to roomy wide-body cabins, these twenty commercial airlines offer passengers the most legroom in the skies.

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Standard economy seat pitch ranges from cramped 28-inch layouts to spacious 34-inch seating. Here are the top twenty commercial airlines ranked by main cabin legroom.

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#1

20. British Airways

British Airways offers 30 to 31 inches of seat pitch in World Traveller economy on long-haul Boeing 777 and 787 flights, paired with adjustable headrests.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — British Airways
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#2

19. United Airlines

United Airlines provides 30 to 31 inches of seat pitch across its domestic narrow-body fleet, with wide-body international aircraft offering up to 31 inches.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — United Airlines
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#3

18. American Airlines

American Airlines maintains main cabin seat pitch ranging from 30 inches on retrofitted Boeing 737s up to 32 inches on transcontinental and long-haul Boeing 777s.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — American Airlines
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#4

17. Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines delivers a consistent 30 to 32 inches of legroom in standard economy cabins, featuring memory-foam seat cushioning on newer aircraft.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Delta Air Lines
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#5

16. Air France

Air France provides 31 to 32 inches of seat pitch across long-haul economy layouts on Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft serving international routes.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Air France
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#6

15. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM equips its long-haul economy cabins with 31 to 32 inches of legroom, offering ergonomic seat frames and inflight entertainment on Boeing 777 and 787 jets.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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#7

14. Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines offers 31 inches on Boeing 737-700 jets and a generous 32 inches on newer Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft without charging extra seat fees.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Southwest Airlines
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#8

13. Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines provides 31 to 32 inches of seat pitch across its mainline Boeing 737 fleet, ranking among the roomiest domestic carriers in North America.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Alaska Airlines
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#9

12. Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines features 31 to 32 inches of legroom on Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 flights connecting Hawaii to the US mainland and international points.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Hawaiian Airlines
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#10

11. Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic equips its long-range Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 cabins with 31 to 32 inches of pitch, featuring custom headrests and generous recline.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Virgin Atlantic
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#11

10. Lufthansa

Lufthansa offers 31 to 32 inches of seat pitch across long-haul Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A350 cabins, ensuring comfortable long-distance travel.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Lufthansa
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#12

9. All Nippon Airways

ANA provides 32 to 34 inches of pitch in standard international economy on Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, giving travelers superior knee room.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — All Nippon Airways
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#13

8. Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways delivers 31 to 33 inches of seat pitch across wide-body Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 fleets, paired with generous seat widths and footrests.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Qatar Airways
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#14

7. Emirates

Emirates provides 32 to 34 inches of pitch in economy aboard its flagship Airbus A380 double-decker aircraft, creating an exceptionally airy passenger cabin.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Emirates
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#15

6. Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines offers 32 to 34 inches of seat pitch across long-haul Airbus A350 and A380 fleets, complete with calf supports and 6-way headrests.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Singapore Airlines
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#16

5. EVA Air

EVA Air outfits Boeing 777-300ER economy cabins with 32 to 33 inches of pitch and bottom-cushion articulation for added comfort on transpacific crossings.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — EVA Air
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#17

4. Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific maintains 32 inches of pitch on long-haul Airbus A350 aircraft, featuring cradled seat backs and dedicated mobile device storage pockets.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Cathay Pacific
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#18

3. Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines features JAL Sky Wider economy seats offering an industry-leading 33 to 34 inches of pitch and wider cushions across Boeing 787 routes.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Japan Airlines
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#19

2. Korean Air

Korean Air provides 33 to 34 inches of legroom in economy across Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets, avoiding ultra-dense seating configurations.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — Korean Air
Photo: Wikimedia / Sergey Kustov
#20

1. JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways provides the most legroom in coach of any domestic airline, offering 32 to 34 inches of standard seat pitch on its Airbus A320 and A321 fleet.

20 Airlines With the Most Legroom Right Now, Ranked — JetBlue Airways
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