Seats Frog guide
Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat maps
7 Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat maps from 7 airlines, from 146 to 176 seats, with every seat rated good, mixed or bad.
Seat maps updated October 2026.
| Airline and layout | Seats | Cabins | Economy | Rated good |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air China176 seats | 176 | 8 First168 Economy | 3-3 | 7% |
| American Airlines172 seats | 172 | 16 First156 Economy | 3-3 · 30" pitch · 17.8" wide | 10% |
| Hainan Airlines8 Business · 168 Economy | 176 | 8 Business168 Economy | 3-3 | 7% |
| Korean Air8 Prestige · 138 Economy | 146 | 8 Business138 Economy | 3-3 · 17.8" wide | 18% |
| Malaysia Airlines12 Business · 162 Economy | 174 | 12 Business162 Economy | 3-3 | 1% |
| Singapore Airlines10 Business · 144 Economy | 154 | 10 Business144 Economy | 3-3 | 6% |
| Southwest Airlines175 seats, all Economy | 175 | 175 Economy | 3-3 | 25% |
Seats rated good have only upsides (extra legroom, space beside the seat, privacy). Open a layout for the drawn map and the reason for every seat. Or compare two side by side.
Quick answers
How many seats does a Boeing 737 MAX 8 have?
It depends on the airline: of the 7 Boeing 737 MAX 8 layouts on Seats Frog, Korean Air's has the fewest seats (146) and Hainan Airlines's the most (176).
How many seats across is Economy on the Boeing 737 MAX 8?
Every Boeing 737 MAX 8 layout here seats Economy 3-3 across.
Which airlines fly the Boeing 737 MAX 8 with First Class?
Air China, American Airlines have a First cabin on the Boeing 737 MAX 8.