transatlantic · 8h 20m · 6,498 km
New York (JFK) to Munich
Lufthansa is your only nonstop · 4 cabins reviewed
Lufthansa is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.7/10.Lufthansa is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.4/10.
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Data verified June 2026
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Route insights
- Lufthansa is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.7/10.
- Lufthansa is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.4/10.
- Lufthansa is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 4.7/10.
- Lufthansa is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.5/10.
Frequently asked
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris First Suite on JFK-MUC?
Best: Suite Plus (1D/1E center) converts to a double bed — the widest in any airline first class at roughly 47 inches. Window suites 1A and 1K offer solo privacy. Avoid: With only 3 suites (4 seats), availability is extremely limited. Book early. 3 suites total: 2 window (32-inch screens) and 1 center "Suite Plus" double (43-inch 4K screen). Sliding privacy doors on all. Wireless charging built into the suite. Only 4 seats in the entire first class cabin.
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris Business on JFK-MUC?
Best: Bulkhead Suite seats in rows 2 and 8 have sliding doors and extra space — 8 of the 38 seats. "Extra Long Bed" variants offer up to 86 inches of bed length. Avoid: "Classic" seats in the center of each cabin section have less privacy than window positions. 38 staggered 1-2-1 seats across 5 sub-types: Suite (8 seats with doors), Extra Space, Privacy (window), Extra Long Bed, and Classic. 18-inch IFE standard, 24-inch on suites. 10-inch control tablet. AKG noise-canceling headphones. L'Occitane amenity kit. Wireless charging at every seat.
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris Premium Economy on JFK-MUC?
Best: Window pairs offer the most privacy. Front row has bulkhead legroom. Avoid: Center block middle seat has no direct aisle access. 24 fixed-shell recliner seats. 15.6-inch IFE. Noise-canceling headphones included. Wireless charging in armrest. Part of the new Allegris cabin overhaul.
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Allegris Economy on JFK-MUC?
Best: Rows 19-20 and exit row 26 offer 34 inches of pitch. 9-abreast (3-3-3) is wider than 10-abreast on 777s. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatories. Standard 31-inch pitch rows are tight for taller passengers. 201 Recaro economy seats in 9-abreast configuration — wider than typical 777 economy. Select front and exit rows offer 34-inch pitch. Part of the Allegris cabin overhaul.