Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) dominates the field with a 5.5/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best economy:clear winner

Fly JetBlue. It has a wider seat (18.6" vs 17.1").

Worth picking even at a small price premium.

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2-3 · 32" pitch · 18.6" wideOften delayedValue farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR (1:0.8), Capital One (1:0.6), Citi TYP

Full power outlets + Better IFE + Wider seat

5.5

Average

Seat 6.5·Amenity 4.7

3-3 · 32" pitch · 17.1" wideReliableBudget farePoints: Chase UR, Bilt

3.9

Below average

Seat 5.3·Amenity 2.8

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Southwest

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PIT ↔ MIAPittsburgh · 2 airlines

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Seatback screens on JetBlue. Southwest: bring your own device.

Route insights

In economy, JetBlue's Core (A220-300) dominates the field with a 5.5/10.

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Frequently asked

Which is better in economy: Southwest or JetBlue on PIT-FLL?

Core (JetBlue Airways, A220-300) beats Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) in economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 3.9. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.

What are the best seats in Southwest Economy (open seating) on PIT-FLL?

Best: 16A and 16F have the most legroom (no seat in front, behind exit row). Row 12 exit row seats also have extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (row 29) is narrower, restricted recline, near galley/lavatory noise. Seats 10A, 11A, 11F lack windows. Single-class cabin. Assigned seating launched Jan 2026. Extra legroom rows at front have ~34 inch pitch. Older 737-800s lack power outlets; newer retrofits have USB-A and USB-C in seatbacks. Streaming entertainment via personal devices only. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.

What are the best seats in JetBlue Core on PIT-FLL?

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.