domestic · 2h 30m · 1,510 km

Boston to Atlanta

3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked

In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) leads the field with a 5.5/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best economy:strong pick

Fly JetBlue. It has a wider seat (18.6" vs 17.2").

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Delta First ClassDelta · Boeing 737-800 · 2024 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchVery reliablePoints: Amex MR
2.8
Below average
Seat 1.3·Amenity 5.1

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Data verified June 2026

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Flying with family

  • Seatback screens on Delta, JetBlue. Frontier: bring your own device.
  • Most legroom: JetBlue (32"). Least: Frontier (28"). That 4" difference matters with kids.

Route insights

  • In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) leads 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 BOS-ATL?

Core (JetBlue Airways, A220-300) beats Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-800) in economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.1. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.

Which is better in economy: Delta or Frontier on BOS-ATL?

Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-800) beats Economy (Frontier Airlines, A320neo) in economy, scoring 4.1/10 vs 2.2. The deciding factor: 31" of pitch vs 28". Frontier Airlines fights back on seat width.

Which is better in economy: JetBlue or Frontier on BOS-ATL?

Core (JetBlue Airways, A220-300) dominates Economy (Frontier Airlines, A320neo) in economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 2.2. The deciding factor: 32" of pitch vs 28".

What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on BOS-ATL?

Best: Row 1 bulkhead has the most legroom. 1A and 1D are window seats with the best privacy in a 2-2 layout. Avoid: Row 4 is closest to the Comfort+ cabin and forward galley. B and C seats are more exposed to aisle traffic. Post-retrofit 737-800 with the same Recaro CL4710 seats as the A321neo. 13.3-inch Panasonic eX1 HD seatback screens. Winged headrests for privacy. AC outlet and USB at every seat. Delta Sync free WiFi. Complimentary drinks, snacks, and plated meals on flights over 900 miles departing before 9pm.

What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on BOS-ATL?

Best: Comfort+ rows 10-15 (36 seats) offer 34-inch pitch with priority boarding and complimentary premium snacks and beer/wine/spirits. Row 10 bulkhead has the most legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatory. Middle seats (B, E) throughout. Row 33 does not recline. 36 Comfort+ seats in rows 10-15 with 34-inch pitch; 108 Main Cabin seats in rows 16-33 with 31-32 inches. Post-retrofit Recaro BL3530 slimline seats matching the A321neo. 10-inch Panasonic eX1 seatback screens. USB-A at every seat, AC outlets shared between seats. Delta Sync free WiFi.

What are the best seats in JetBlue Core on BOS-ATL?

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.

What are the best seats in Frontier Economy on BOS-ATL?

Best: Exit row seats for extra legroom without paying for Stretch. Avoid: Last row has no recline and lavatory proximity. All middle seats are uncomfortable at 28-inch pitch. 28-inch pitch ties Spirit for the tightest in the US industry. No wifi, no power outlets, no seatback screens, no streaming entertainment. Tray tables are approximately 50% smaller than standard. All food and beverages are buy-on-board. Individual air nozzles and overhead reading lights are available. Exit row seats on the A320/A321 family offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.