Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER Seat Map (173 seats)

Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

12J · 161Y173 seats
Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER seat map
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Boeing 737-900ER

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This version of the Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER (type 73R) holds 12 business and 161 economy seats. In Economy Class, seats in rows 10 to 13 are designated as Comfort+ seats

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Boeing
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Short Haul

Configuration

12J · 161Y
173seats
Business 12
Economy 161
Wi-Fi
Best
Viasat Ka-band · Viasat satellite wifi
Entertainment
No entertainment system fitted.

Seat classes

Domestic First
12 seats
Rows1 to 3
Pitch37"
Width20.9"
Recline7"
In-seat amenities
Wi-FiWi-FiViasat satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

Twelve seats in a 2-2 layout.

Main Cabin
161 seats
Rows10 to 36
Pitch32"
Width17"
Recline3"
In-seat amenities
Wi-FiWi-FiViasat satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

161 seats in a 3-3 layout.

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Best seats on the Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER seat map.

The best seat on the Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER is 01A. In Business, go for 01A or 01D; in Economy, 14A and 14F are recommended for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 01A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01D

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 14A

    Window·Recommended

  • 14F

    Window·Recommended

  • 16F

    Window·Recommended

  • 26A

    Window·Recommended

  • 26F

    Window·Recommended

  • 34A

    Window·Recommended

  • 34F

    Window·Recommended

  • 02D

    Window·Recommended

  • 01B

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

SpecDomestic FirstMain Cabin
Seats12161
Pitch37"Delta Comfort seats: 34"
Width20.9"17"
Recline7"Delta Comfort seats: 4"
ScreenNot listedNo entertainment system fitted.
Wi-FiViasat satellite wifiViasat satellite wifi

Boeing 737-900ER seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

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The 3 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

20J · 160Y

Business
20J
Economy
160Y

Delta Air Lines has a fleet of 159 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft holding 20 business and 160 economy seats in the domestic layout which includes 27 Comfort+ seats in Economy. Comfort+ runs at rows 10 to 14, picked out on the plan in red. All cabins are fitted with Boeing Sky Interiors

12J · 168Y

Business
12J
Economy
168Y

This version of the Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER (type 73J) holds 12 business and 168 economy seats. In Economy Class, seats in row 10 are designated as Comfort+ seats

12J · 161Y

Business
12J
Economy
161Y

This version of the Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER (type 73R) holds 12 business and 161 economy seats. In Economy Class, seats in rows 10 to 13 are designated as Comfort+ seats

FAQ

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