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.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:close call

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.

Best premium economy:close call

Fly Air France. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:close call

Fly Air France. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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BusinessAir France · Boeing 777-300ER-AF · 2022 cabinBest on route
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchAvg. reliabilityPremium farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP, Bilt
7.1
Very good
Seat 6.5·Amenity 7.9
2
Delta OneDelta · Boeing 767-400ER · 2017 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 42" pitchVery reliablePoints: Amex MR
6.8
Good
Seat 6.0·Amenity 7.9
3
Delta OneDelta · Boeing 767-400ER · 2017 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 42" pitchVery reliablePoints: Amex MR
6.8
Good
Seat 6.0·Amenity 7.9
4
Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 787-8 · 2014 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 77" pitch · Paid Wi-FiAvg. reliabilityPoints: Citi TYP
6.3
Good
Seat 6.5·Amenity 6.0

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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.