transatlantic · 7h 30m · 5,834 km
New York (JFK) to Paris
3 airlines · 4 aircraft ranked
In business class, Air France's Business (777-300ER-AF) edges out the field with a 7.1/10.In premium economy, Air France's Premium Economy (777-300ER-AF) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
Quick pick
Fly Air France. It has 4 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (21" vs 20").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Air France. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Air France. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, Air France's Business (777-300ER-AF) edges out the field with a 7.1/10.
- In premium economy, Air France's Premium Economy (777-300ER-AF) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
- In economy, Air France's Economy (777-300ER-AF) edges out the field with a 5.0/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Air France or Delta on JFK-CDG?
Business (Air France, 777-300ER-AF) and Delta One (Delta Air Lines, 767-400ER) score virtually the same in business: 7.1 vs 6.8/10. The biggest gap is privacy — a 4/5 privacy rating vs 3/5 — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: Air France or Delta on JFK-CDG?
Premium Economy (Air France, 777-300ER-AF) and Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, 767-400ER) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.3/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 18.5"-wide seats vs 18" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: Air France or Delta on JFK-CDG?
Economy (Air France, 777-300ER-AF) and Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 767-400ER) score virtually the same in economy: 5 vs 4.8/10. The biggest gap is legroom — 32" of pitch vs 31" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in business: Air France or American on JFK-CDG?
Business (Air France, 777-300ER-AF) edges out Flagship Business (American Airlines, 787-8) in business, scoring 7.1/10 vs 6.3. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. American Airlines fights back on legroom and bed length.
Which is better in premium economy: Air France or American on JFK-CDG?
Premium Economy (Air France, 777-300ER-AF) beats Premium Economy (American Airlines, 787-8) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power.
Which is better in economy: Air France or American on JFK-CDG?
Economy (Air France, 777-300ER-AF) beats Main Cabin (American Airlines, 787-8) in economy, scoring 5/10 vs 3.8. The deciding factor: USB-C only vs no power. American Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in business: Delta or American on JFK-CDG?
Delta One (Delta Air Lines, 767-400ER) edges out Flagship Business (American Airlines, 787-8) in business, scoring 6.8/10 vs 6.3. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. American Airlines fights back on legroom and seat width.
Which is better in premium economy: Delta or American on JFK-CDG?
Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, 767-400ER) edges out Premium Economy (American Airlines, 787-8) in premium economy, scoring 5.3/10 vs 4.4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. American Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: Delta or American on JFK-CDG?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 767-400ER) beats Main Cabin (American Airlines, 787-8) in economy, scoring 4.8/10 vs 3.8. The deciding factor: USB-C only vs no power.
What are the best seats in Air France Business on JFK-CDG?
Best: Bulkhead suites in rows 3 and 10 have more space; window seats offer more privacy with door closed Avoid: Seats near galley between cabins; center pair seats are slightly less private Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 with sliding privacy doors on every seat. 79-inch fully flat bed. 17.3-inch 4K anti-glare screen with Bluetooth and noise-reducing headphones. USB, AC, wireless charging. Starlink wifi (paid). Zodiac Rave IFE system.
What are the best seats in Air France Premium Economy on JFK-CDG?
Best: Row 20 bulkhead for extra legroom (bassinet row); window pairs A/B and J/K for couples Avoid: Center block seats D/E/F/G are hardest to exit; last row may have limited recline 2-4-2 layout. 13.3-inch 4K HD anti-glare screen. USB and AC power. Starlink wifi available (paid packages from 8 EUR/hour). Enhanced meal service vs economy.
What are the best seats in Air France Economy on JFK-CDG?
Best: Exit row seats for extra legroom; bulkhead row 30 for more space Avoid: Last rows near lavatories; center seats in 3-4-3 layout 3-4-3 layout. 13.3-inch 4K screen is generous for economy class. USB-A and AC power at every seat. Starlink wifi available. Zodiac Rave IFE system.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta One on JFK-CDG?
Best: Even-numbered rows have a larger privacy shield from the aisle and more separation from passersby, making them preferable. Solo travelers should pick window seats in even rows for maximum privacy. Avoid: Odd-numbered rows sit closer to the aisle with a smaller privacy shield, making them more exposed. Seats near the galleys at the front and rear of the cabin may experience noise. Non-bulkhead footwells are slightly smaller, potentially tight for tall passengers. Staggered 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access from every seat. No sliding doors unlike the A330-900neo and A350 suites. The 767 fuselage is narrower, making the seats feel slightly tighter than widebody suites. Thompson Vantage seats are fully lie-flat. 18-inch seatback IFE screens.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta Premium Select on JFK-CDG?
Best: Row 20 bulkhead has the most legroom. Window pairs (A-B) on each side give privacy for couples without a middle seat. All seats in 2-2-2 layout avoid the dreaded middle seat. Avoid: Row 23 is closest to the economy cabin and may experience noise from the partition area. Only 20 Premium Select seats on this aircraft type. The 2-2-2 layout means no middle seats in any row, a significant advantage. Premium amenity kit, enhanced meal service, and priority boarding included.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on JFK-CDG?
Best: Delta Comfort+ rows 30-33 (28 seats) offer 34 inches of pitch. Row 30 has the most space as the Comfort+ bulkhead. Window doublets (A-B, H-J) avoid the center middle seat. Avoid: Center seat (E) in the 3-abreast middle section on long-haul flights. Last 2-3 rows near rear galley and lavatories. 2-3-2 layout is more comfortable than 3-3-3. 28 seats are designated Delta Comfort+ with 34-inch pitch. Remaining 156 Main Cabin seats have 31-32 inches of pitch. Complimentary meal service on international flights. Seatback IFE and USB/AC power at every seat.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on JFK-CDG?
Best: Forward-facing window seats for privacy. Avoid: Rear-facing seats feel narrower due to fixed armrests. Adjacent seats share a structural base — movement transfers. Safran Concept D in alternating forward/rear-facing 1-2-1. AA's weakest widebody business product. B&O headphones. Casper duvet (no mattress pad). Panasonic satellite wifi (paid, slow). Pre-orderable meals.