domestic · 3h 03m · 1,605 km
New York (EWR) to Tampa
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) leads the field with a 5.5/10.United 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").
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Data verified June 2026
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Flying with family
- Most legroom: JetBlue (32"). Least: United (30"). That 2" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) leads the field with a 5.5/10.
- United is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in economy: United or JetBlue on EWR-TPA?
Core (JetBlue Airways, A220-300) beats Economy (United Airlines, 737-900ER) in economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.2. The deciding factor: 32" of pitch vs 30".
What are the best seats in United United First on EWR-TPA?
Best: Row 1 has the most legroom as a bulkhead. 1A and 1F offer the most privacy with the wall on one side. Row 2 is the sweet spot between legroom and storage (bulkhead rows lack under-seat storage). Avoid: Row 5 seats 5A/5B do not recline; 5E/5F have roughly half the recline of other First rows. This is the biggest seat trap on the 737-900ER. Signature Interior with Collins Aerospace Pinnacle seats, 13-inch HD seatback touchscreens with Bluetooth audio, USB-A and USB-C at every seat plus AC outlet. Complimentary meal service on flights over 800 miles; snack basket on shorter flights. ViaSat Ka-band WiFi free for MileagePlus members. Starlink awaiting FAA certification for 737-900ER, expected during 2026. Majority of fleet retrofitted to Signature Interior; some older aircraft remain.
What are the best seats in United Economy on EWR-TPA?
Best: Exit row 21 has 38.8 inches of pitch — more than First Class. The 2-seat side rows 20-21 are the best economy seats on the plane. Rows 7-14 are Economy Plus with 33-34-inch pitch. Avoid: Last row (row 33) has severely limited or no recline due to the rear lavatory wall. Rows 32-33 experience galley noise and lavatory traffic. Middle seats (B, E) in any row are the tightest at 30-inch pitch. Signature Interior with 10-inch HD seatback touchscreens and Bluetooth audio. USB-A and USB-C at every seat plus shared AC outlets. ViaSat Ka-band WiFi free for MileagePlus members. 42 Economy Plus seats in rows 7-14 have 33-34-inch pitch; 117 standard Economy seats have 30-inch pitch. Three sub-variants exist (39/42/45 Economy Plus seats); Version 2 with 42 E+ is most common (~84 of ~99 aircraft).
What are the best seats in JetBlue Core on EWR-TPA?
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.