Southwest Boeing 737-800 seat map

Southwest flies the Boeing 737-800 (ICAO type B738) in one cabin layout. The 737-800 seats 175: 175 Economy (economy) seats 3-3 across at 32″ pitch.

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737-800 · 175 seats

CabinProductSeatsLayoutPitch
EconomyEconomy1753-332″

Assigned seating with extra-legroom rows is being introduced from 2026.

How it compares: other airlines' Boeing 737-800

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

AirlineLayoutTotalBusinessEconomy
Southwest737-800175—3-3 · 32″
Ryanair737-800189—3-3 · 30″
United737-800166163-3/3-3

About the Boeing 737-800

The Boeing 737-800 is a Boeing narrowbody with a typical two-class capacity of 162 and a range of about 2,935 nautical miles. The best-selling variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family. Full Boeing 737-800 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.