Does Air Canada have good legroom?

Air Canada gives passengers the most legroom in North America. The airline gives 29–34 inches of legroom on all flights in Economy Class. On short-haul flights, the airline gives 37–39 inches of legroom in Business Class.



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Out of 100 airlines worldwide, Qatar Airways scored top spot, Air Canada ranked 29th, WestJet ranked 58th and Air Transat 70th. When it came to American carriers, Delta scored 32nd, Southwest Airlines 54th, American Airlines 74th and United 78th.

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Worst of all for legroom are ultra-low-fare carriers Spirit and Frontier Airlines. In at least this case, you get what you pay for: Passengers get as little as 28 inches of legroom when flying with these airlines, which are known for cheap airfare that comes with a bare minimum of amenities and loads of fees.

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In the U.S., the airlines JetBlue and Southwest consistently offer the most legroom with an average of around 32 inches per seat, although you can find a few JetBlue planes with 33 inches of legroom. Alaska and Hawaiian seats typically have 31 or 32 inches of legroom, too.

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The following airlines have some seats with widths below 17 inches, making them among the smallest in the industry: Qatar Airways. China Southern. Caribbean Airlines.

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Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.

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Airlines with the Most Seat Space in Economy
  • Jet Blue. Jet Blue is the leader in the “most pitch” and “widest seat” contest because the majority of their economy and coach class seats are roomy. ...
  • Air Canada. ...
  • Virgin America. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Cathay Pacific. ...
  • Emirates.


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Aircraft Specs The larger planes used on these long-haul flights might have an inch or two more leg room, but the seat width usually remains the standard 17 or 18 inches. SeatGuru.com provides information on whether your airline uses planes with more legroom for international flights.

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Reviewing a list of seat pitch measurements, you'll see the typical range is roughly 30–31 inches. Note, however, that while a higher number can mean more legroom, it's not always a direct correlation—if the seat back is thicker, for instance, that means less legroom even if the seat pitch number might be higher.

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Bulkhead Seats These seats are located directly behind the interior wall separating cabins in the plane. Because there aren't any seats in front of you, there's usually a bit more space and extra legroom. Additionally, bulkhead seats have more seat pitch—the distance between the same point on two seats.

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Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, and provides direct service to six continents. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax.

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Flexible Flight booking options: All flights require no deposit and all flights are 100% refundable, or 1 name change is permitted up to 24 hours prior to travel. Lowest airfare or you fly FREE4: If you find a flight with Air Canada® or Air Canada Rouge® at a lower price at time of booking, we'll pay for your flight.

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