What are the best seats on a United Airlines Boeing 737-800?

Our editorial heuristic often favors exit-row and bulkhead seats away from lavatories. On this illustrative Boeing 737-800 schematic, top-ranked examples include 17A, 17F, 17C, 17D, 7A. Scores are opinions for planning only — confirm with the airline.

Are Pick Your Row seat scores official?

No. Scores are editorial heuristics (exit row, bulkhead, near lav = caution, etc.). Pick Your Row is not affiliated with any airline.

Best seats — United Airlines Boeing 737-800

Editorial heuristic scores (1–10). Higher usually means more space or quieter location on this schematic. Not airline advice and not a guarantee.

How we score (editorial): exit row and bulkhead tend to score higher; middle seats, rear cabin, and seats near lavatories/galleys score lower. Your preferences may differ.

First / Business Premium Economy Exit row Highlighted Lav / galley markers

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Top-ranked seats (editorial)

Seat	Score	Tags	Note
17A	8.5	exitextra-legroomwindowquiet	Exit row — often more legroom; check airline eligibility.
17F	8.5	exitextra-legroomwindowquiet	Exit row — often more legroom; check airline eligibility.
17C	8.4	exitextra-legroomaislequiet	Exit row — often more legroom; check airline eligibility.
17D	8.4	exitextra-legroomaislequiet	Exit row — often more legroom; check airline eligibility.
7A	8	bulkheadextra-legroomwindowquiet	Bulkhead / cabin-front — space ahead; storage may be limited.
7F	8	bulkheadextra-legroomwindowquiet	Bulkhead / cabin-front — space ahead; storage may be limited.
7C	7.9	bulkheadextra-legroomaislequiet	Bulkhead / cabin-front — space ahead; storage may be limited.
7D	7.9	bulkheadextra-legroomaislequiet	Bulkhead / cabin-front — space ahead; storage may be limited.
16A	7.9	exitextra-legroomwindowrear	Exit row — often more legroom; check airline eligibility. Toward the rear of this cabin.
16F	7.9	exitextra-legroomwindowrear	Exit row — often more legroom; check airline eligibility. Toward the rear of this cabin.

Caution seats

Seat	Score	Tags	Note
32B	1.4	middlenear-lavnear-galleyrear	Near lavatory — expect traffic and noise.
32E	1.4	middlenear-lavnear-galleyrear	Near lavatory — expect traffic and noise.
33B	1.4	middlenear-lavnear-galleyrear	Near lavatory — expect traffic and noise.
33E	1.4	middlenear-lavnear-galleyrear	Near lavatory — expect traffic and noise.
32C	3	aislenear-lavnear-galleyrear	Near lavatory — expect traffic and noise.
32D	3	aislenear-lavnear-galleyrear	Near lavatory — expect traffic and noise.

FAQ

Are these the official best seats?

No. They are editorial opinions based on a simple heuristic applied to our original schematic.

Will my aircraft match this map?

Illustrative schematic from publicly known typical layout facts. Actual configs vary.

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Aisle vs window: how to choose — A practical comparison of aisle and window seats — access, rest, views, and when a middle seat is still fine.
Premium economy tips before you pay — What premium economy usually buys you — pitch, cabin position, and when standard exit-row economy is the smarter spend.