Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map

Southwest flies the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (ICAO type B38M) in one cabin layout. The 737 MAX 8 seats 175: 175 Economy (economy) seats 3-3 across at 32″ pitch.

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737 MAX 8 · 175 seats

CabinProductSeatsLayoutPitch
EconomyEconomy1753-332″

How it compares: other airlines' Boeing 737 MAX 8

Same aircraft, different choices — more premium seats usually means fewer economy rows.

AirlineLayoutTotalBusinessEconomy
Southwest737 MAX 8175—3-3 · 32″
Ryanair737 MAX 8-200197—3-3 · 30″

About the Boeing 737 MAX 8

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a Boeing narrowbody with a typical two-class capacity of 162 and a range of about 3,500 nautical miles. Re-engined development of the 737 with CFM LEAP-1B engines and split-tip winglets. Full Boeing 737 MAX 8 guide →

Schematic layout compiled from public airline information, last checked 2026-10-19. Airlines change cabins with retrofits; confirm on the airline's own seat map before choosing a seat. See our editorial policy.