domestic · 2h 20m · 1,320 km
Atlanta to New York (JFK)
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) dominates the field with a 5.5/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Quick pick
Fly JetBlue. It has 2 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (18.6" vs 17.2").
Worth picking even at a small price premium.
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Data verified June 2026
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Flying with family
- Most legroom: JetBlue (32"). Least: Delta (30"). That 2" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) dominates the field with a 5.5/10.
- Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in economy: Delta or JetBlue on ATL-JFK?
Core (JetBlue Airways, A220-300) dominates Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-900ER) in economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 3.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on ATL-JFK?
Best: Row 1 bulkhead has the most legroom. 1A and 1D for window-seat privacy. Avoid: Row 5 is closest to the Comfort+ cabin. B and C seats are more exposed. Pre-retrofit 737-900ER with older recliner seats. Smaller 9-inch seatback IFE screens. AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Delta Sync free WiFi. Same meal service as other domestic First Class.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on ATL-JFK?
Best: Comfort+ rows 10-14 (27 seats) offer 33-34 inches of pitch with complimentary beer/wine/spirits. Row 10 bulkhead for the most legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatory. Middle seats (B, E) throughout. Row 37 does not recline. 27 Comfort+ seats in rows 10-14 with 33-34-inch pitch; 133 Main Cabin seats in rows 15-37 with 30-31 inches. Older slimline seats with 9-inch seatback screens. USB-A at most seats; AC outlets inconsistent — some rows have them, others do not. Delta Sync free WiFi. Some 737-900ER sub-variants (73J, 73R) may lack seatback IFE or WiFi.
What are the best seats in JetBlue Core on ATL-JFK?
Best: Even More Space rows 1-4 and 12-13 offer 35-38 inches of pitch for an upcharge. Row 12 exit row has the most legroom at 38 inches. A and C seats (2-seat side) avoid the triple block entirely. Avoid: Seat E (center of the 3-seat side) in any row. Row 11 and row 28 do not recline. No Mint on the A220 — this is JetBlue's domestic workhorse replacing the E190 fleet. All 140 seats are the same Collins Meridian product in a unique 2-3 asymmetric layout (no B column). 30 Even More Space seats in rows 1-4 and 12-13 have 35-38 inches of pitch; remaining 110 Core seats have 32 inches. 10.1-inch 1080p seatback screens with 30 live DirecTV channels, HBO, and Showtime. Viasat Fly-Fi free WiFi. USB-A at the screen, USB-C (15W) beneath the seat, and AC outlets (shared). Three mesh seatback pockets per seat for storage.