The U.S. Airlines With the Most and Least Legroom
When you’re flying an airline, a lot of factors can influence whether your journey is a pleasant one and legroom is a big one. No one enjoys a flight when their knees are squished against the seat in front of them. They’re counting the hours until their plane lands, but many of us have been there. Unfortunately, not all airlines offer equal legroom, but according to Upgraded Points and new research reveals the ones that are most likely to and those that may leave you feeling squeezed.
- Upgraded Points’ list of the U.S. airlines that offer the most and least legroom just came out.
- For the study, they calculated the average legroom for each airline, by first analyzing planes used for the 10 busiest domestic flight routes. Then they analyzed seat pitch, or the distance between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it, for an economy seat on those flights.
- Their number crunching reveals that JetBlue Airways tops the list as the airline with the most legroom, with an average seat pitch of 32.3-inches.
- Southwest Airlines comes in a close second, with an average of 31.8-inches of space.
- Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines tie for third, both offer an average of 31-inches of legroom.
- After studying nearly two dozen plane models, Upgraded Points found that the plane with the most legroom is the Embraer 190, with an average seat pitch of 32-inches.
- The Airbus A320neo offers the least legroom, with a seat pitch of just 28-inches.
The U.S. Airlines with the Most and Least Legroom
- JetBlue Airways 32.3-inches of legroom
- Southwest Airlines 31.8-inches
- Alaska Airlines/Delta Air Lines 31-inches
- American Airlines 30.2-inches
- United Airlines 30.1-inches
- Hawaiian Airlines 29-inches
- Frontier Airlines/Spirit Airlines 28-inches
Escape The Cold With Direct Domestic Flights From Charlotte To Warm Weather
Key West, FL
American offers a direct flight from Charlotte to Key West multiple times a day. And it’s only a little over 2 hours making this tropical island paradise a quick getaway! Visitors love the bars, gorgeous beaches, and of course that Key Lime Pie! There are also numerous museums (I’ve been to the Hemmingway House) and everything is walkable on this small island. Expect weather in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
Pheonix, AZ
For a slightly longer than a weekend getaway consider the desert and Phoenix. American offers a round trip flight or several other airlines offer connecting options. Phoenix itself has a lot to offer and so do neighboring towns like Scottsdale. Perhaps you’d like to make the short drive to the red rocks of Sedona (though be advised it’s colder!) or even to the Grand Canyon!
Miami, FL
Spirit and American both offer direct flights to Miami. And some a pretty reasonable! At just a two hour flight you can easily jet down after work Friday and head home Sunday night. Because admit it being on the beach instead of in brisk temperatures and rain is extremely enticing.
Jacksonville, FL
American will get you to Jacksonville in less than an hour and a half. Enjoy the city or venue to one of the nearby beaches- Jacksonville Beach or Ponte Vedra are two I’d personally recommend. Or rent a car and make the short drive to Amelia Island to the north or south to Historic St. Augustine. When I was in Jacksonville over New Years a few years ago the temperatures were in the 80s which is exactly what I’d love right now!
Las Vegas, NV
Vegas is calling! American and Spirit will both get you there nonstop. Enjoy some gambling, incredible restaurants, world class shows, or a pool day in the sun. Heck you may even come out ahead on this vacation!
San Diego, CA
It’s sunny and 75 pretty much year round in southern California. You’ll need some time as it is a 4 hour flight but downtown San Diego is an incredible city. Enjoying restaurants, bars, and shopping the Gaslamp Quarter, visit SeaWorld, Coronado Island, or one of my favorite beaches La Jolla. I’ve also flown into San Diego and made the drive to Disneyland if you’re feeling adventurous and not afraid of traffic!
Tampa, FL
You can choose to take the hour and a half flight to Tampa from Charlotte on Spirit, Frontier, or American with the first two offering flights for less than $100. The Tampa Bay area offers fun city amenities, I’d personally recommend The Vinoy Hotel in downtown St. Pete. You’re also a close drive to so incredible Florida Gulf Coast beaches like St. Pete Beach, Clearwater, and Treasure Island.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Yes San Juan is a domestic destination as Puerto Rico is an unincorporated US territory. The Caribbean island features a landscape of mountains, waterfalls and the El Yunque tropical rainforest. San Juan is home to old San Juan and the picturesque Spanish colonial architecture. American has your ticket to San Juan and it’s about a 3.5 hour flight from Charlotte.
