What's the best way to book Lufthansa first class seats?

As one of the world’s most aspirational airlines in first class, Lufthansa understandably gets a ton of attention. If you need access to award availability far in advance, consider using Lufthansa’s own Miles & More frequent flyer program, which typically charges between 91,000 and 107,500 miles between the U.S. and Germany. Other one-way options include 82,500 ANA Mileage Club miles, 90,000 Aeroplan points, or 140,000 United MileagePlus miles — but without fuel surcharges when booking through United. Check out our in-depth guide on the best ways to book Lufthansa first class to learn more.

What's the best way to book Lufthansa business class seats?

Now that Lufthansa flights no longer feature in the monthly Miles & More Mileage Bargains, snagging a deal on Lufthansa business class this way isn’t possible. Instead, you need to look at everyday pricing. Between the U.S. and Germany, expect to pay 60,000 Aeroplan points, around 75,000 Miles & More miles, and 80,000 to 88,000 United MileagePlus miles. Check out our comprehensive guide on the best ways to book Lufthansa business class.

What's the best way to book Lufthansa economy class seats?

If you can get Miles & More miles, these are your best option for flights between the U.S. and Germany. You can find one-way flights as low as 2,000 miles per person on some dates. Otherwise, look for flights costing 27,500 ANA Mileage Club miles, 35,000 Aeroplan points, 32,500 Singapore KrisFlyer miles, or 44,000 United miles.

Which Lufthansa planes have first class?

While Lufthansa’s fleet has numerous plane types, you’ll only find first class on a minority of them. First class is offered on the Airbus A340-600, A380-800, one of the 2 versions of the Boeing 747 (the 747-8I, not the 747-400), and one of the 3 versions of the A350 (the version with Allegris business class).

The Definitive Guide to Lufthansa’s Direct Routes From the U.S. [Plane Types and Seats]

Updated: January 23, 2026, 6:09am CST

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Key Takeaways
Where Does Lufthansa Fly in the U.S.?
Plane Types Lufthansa Flies to the U.S.
Seat by Aircraft Type
Best Points To Earn To Fly Lufthansa
Final Thoughts

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Key Takeaways

Lufthansa connects major U.S. cities with Germany using aircraft like the Airbus A350, Boeing 747-8, and Airbus A340, each offering different seating options across economy, premium economy, business, and first class.
You only find first class on the Airbus A340-600, A380-800, one of the 2 versions of the Boeing 747, and one of the 3 versions of the A350.
Lufthansa is rolling out new premium seats, called Allegris, so you’ll find a mix of newer and older seats in business and first class until this process is complete.

Lufthansa is certainly an airline that people aspire to fly on — especially in first class.

The carrier’s first class is consistently well-executed, including luxury bonuses like cigar lounges, driven tarmac transfers, and sublime customer service.

Lufthansa flies to many U.S. cities on a variety of aircraft. There are variations in the amount of space in economy and premium economy seats, as well as which type of business class you’re flying now that the carrier is rolling out its new Allegris seats.

Here’s a closer look at where Lufthansa flies in the U.S. and the planes it uses.

Where Does Lufthansa Fly in the U.S.?

Lufthansa has a massive North American route network. In addition to 1 Mexican and 3 Canadian airports, the carrier flies to 19 different U.S. airports from its hubs in Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC).

Lufthansa airports USA — U.S. airports served by Lufthansa. Image Credit: GCMap.com

Destinations and frequencies are as follows:

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U.S. Gateway	Frequency
Atlanta (ATL)	Daily
Austin (AUS)	3 to 5 times weekly, depending on season
Boston (BOS)	Daily
Charlotte (CLT)	5 times to daily, depending on season
Chicago (ORD)	Daily
Dallas (DFW)	3 times to daily, depending on season
Denver (DEN)	Daily
Detroit (DTW)	Daily
Houston (IAH)	Daily
Los Angeles (LAX)	Daily
Miami (MIA)	Daily
New York City (JFK)	Daily
Newark (EWR)	Daily
Raleigh-Durham (RDU)	3 times to daily, depending on season
St. Louis (STL)	3 to 5 times weekly, depending on season
San Diego (SAN)	3 times to daily, depending on season
San Francisco (SFO)	Daily
Seattle (SEA)	5 times weekly
Washington Dulles (IAD)	Daily

Hot Tip:

Lufthansa serves many U.S. airports with nonstop flights from both Frankfurt and Munich. However, Charlotte only has flights to Munich, and you’ll only see flights to Frankfurt from Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Detroit, and Raleigh-Durham.

Plane Types Lufthansa Flies to the U.S.

Lufthansa has a massive fleet of more than 260 aircraft spread across 22 different plane types. These range from the massive Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 down to the Airbus A319 and Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-900.

Obviously, not all of these planes fly to the U.S. On Lufthansa flights to and from the U.S., you can find these aircraft:

Airbus A330-300
Airbus A340-300
Airbus A340-600
Airbus A350-900
Airbus A380-800
Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747-8I
Boeing 787-9

The most common plane type is the A340, which is also highly praised for its premium offerings.

LH F A346 seat 1k 1 1 — Seat 1K in Lufthansa first class on the Airbus A340-600. Image Credit: Ehsan Haque

Seat by Aircraft Type

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Plane Type	Feature	Economy	Premium Economy	Business	First Class
Airbus A330-300	Seats	185	28	42	Not offered
	Layout	2-4-2	2-3-2	2-2-2	–
	Pitch	31-32 inches	37 inches	64 inches	–
	Seat width	17.5 inches	19 inches	20 inches	–
	Seat recline	3 inches	3-5 inches	Lie-flat	–
Airbus A340-300	Seats	221	28	30	Not offered
	Layout	2-4-2	2-3-2	2-2-2	–
	Pitch	31-32 inches	38 inches	64 inches	–
	Seat width	17.5 inches	18 inches	20 inches	–
	Seat recline	3 inches	3-5 inches	Lie-flat	–
Airbus A340-600 Layout 1	Seats	189	28	56	8
	Layout	2-4-2	2-3-2	2-2-2	1-2-1
	Pitch	31 inches	37 inches	64 inches	81 inches
	Seat width	17 inches	18 inches	19.7 inches	30.5 inches
	Seat recline	3 inches	5 inches	Lie-flat	Lie-flat
Airbus A340-600 Layout 2	Seats	213	32	44	8
	Layout	2-4-2	2-3-2	2-2-2	1-2-1
	Pitch	31-32 inches	37 inches	64 inches	81 inches
	Seat width	17 inches	18 inches	19.7 inches	30.5 inches
	Seat recline	3 inches	5 inches	Lie-flat	Lie-flat
Airbus A350-900 Layout 1	Seats	201	24	38	4
	Layout	3-3-3	2-3-2	1-2-1 and 1-1-1	1-2-1
	Pitch	31 inches	39 inches	79 inches	79 inches
	Seat width	18 inches	19.5 inches	21 inches	35 inches
	Seat recline	5 inches	7 inches	Lie-flat	Lie-flat
Airbus A350-900 Layout 2	Seats	224	21	48	Not offered
	Layout	3-3-3	2-3-2	2-2-2	–
	Pitch	31-32 inches	38 inches	67-78 inches	–
	Seat width	18 inches	18 inches	20 inches	–
	Seat recline	3-6 inches	8 inches	Lie-flat	–
Airbus A350-900 Layout 3	Seats	262	26	30	Not offered
	Layout	3-3-3	2-4-2	1-2-1	–
	Pitch	31 inches	38 inches	44 inches	–
	Seat width	18 inches	19 inches	20 inches	–
	Seat recline	6 inches	8 inches	Lie-flat	–
Airbus A380-800	Seats	371	52	78	8
	Layout	3-4-3 (except 2-4-2 at rear of upper deck)	2-4-2	2-2-2	1-2-1
	Pitch	31-32 inches	38 inches	64 inches	81 inches
	Seat width	17 inches	18 inches	19.5 inches	31.5 inches
	Seat recline	6 inches	9 inches	Lie-flat	Lie-flat
	Deck location	Rear of upper, majority of lower	Front of lower	Middle of upper	Front of upper
Boeing 747-400	Seats	272	32	67	Not offered
	Layout	3-4-3	2-4-2	2-2 upper deck, mix of 2-2 and 2-3-2 lower deck	–
	Pitch	31.5 inches	38 inches	64 inches	–
	Seat width	17 inches	18.5 inches	19.7 inches	–
	Seat recline	4 inches	8 inches	Lie-flat	–
	Deck location	Rear of lower	Middle of lower	Upper, front of lower	–
Boeing 747-8I	Seats	244	32	80	8
	Layout	3-4-3	2-4-2	2-2 on upper deck, 2-2-2 on lower deck	Staggered 1-1 expanding to 1-2-1
	Pitch	31 inches	38 inches	64 inches	82 inches
	Seat width	17 inches	18.5 inches	19.7 inches	31.5 inches
	Seat recline	3 inches	8 inches	Lie-flat	Lie-flat
	Deck location	Rear of lower	Middle of lower deck	Upper deck, middle of lower deck	Front of lower
Boeing 787-9 Layout 1	Seats	231	28	28	Not offered
	Layout	3-3-3	2-3-2	Staggered 1-2-1 and 1-1-1	–
	Pitch	31 inches	39 inches	79 inches	–
	Seat width	17 inches	19 inches	21 inches	–
	Seat recline	5 inches	7 inches	Lie-flat	–
Boeing 787-9 Layout 2	Seats	247	21	26	Not offered
	Layout	3-3-3	2-3-2	1-2-1	–
	Pitch	32 inches	38 inches	46 inches	–
	Seat width	17 inches	19 inches	22 inches	–
	Seat recline	3 inches	7 inches	Lie-flat	–

Seats on Lufthansa A330-300 Planes

On the A330, there’s just 1 layout, with no first class and Lufthansa’s older 2-2-2 layout in business. You’ll also find minimal recline in premium economy and economy. While some of Lufthansa’s planes offer up to 6 inches of recline in economy and 8 in premium economy, this plane offers just 3 inches of recline in economy and 3 to 5 in premium.

Lufthansa seat map A330 300 — The single layout on this plane type. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa A340-300 Planes

Lufthansa flies the A340-300 and the A340-600. On the A340-300, you won’t find first class but the older 2-2-2 business class, just 3 inches of recline in economy, and between 3 and 5 inches of recline in premium economy — some of the least amount of recline in Lufthansa’s fleet.

Lufthansa seat map A340 300 — Overview of this plane’s layout. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa A340-600 Planes

There are 2 different layouts on the A340-600, both starting with 8 seats in first class.

Lufthansa First Class A340 meal — First class on Lufthansa’s A340-600. Image Credit: Juan Ruiz

In business class, you’ll find the same 2-2-2 layout on both plane types. The key difference is how many business seats there are: 56 versus 44. Notice the 2 additional rows in the rear (smaller) business cabin in this first layout.

Lufthansa seat map A340 600 Layout 1 — This layout has more seats in business. Image Credit: Lufthansa

The second layout offers more premium economy and economy seats, but the seats are the same in both setups.

Lufthansa seat map A340 600 Layout 2 — This layout has fewer seats in business. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa A350-900 Planes

Lufthansa now has 3 different seating layouts on its A350 planes, flying only the A350-900 model of this aircraft. The first layout is the only one with first class, and it also offers the new Allegris business class.

Lufthansa Allegris first flight 1 — The Allegris cabin on some A350-900 planes. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

The presence of first class and the unique business-class layout (using a mix of 1-2-1 and 1-1-1 seating) makes this plane easy to identify. The A350 is also more generous for economy passengers (5 inches of recline) and premium economy passengers (7 inches of seat recline) than the planes discussed above. Premium economy passengers also have 39 inches of pitch, giving them more space.

Lufthansa seat map A350 900 Layout 1 — This layout has first class. Image Credit: Lufthansa

The other 2 layouts on the A350 don’t have first class, and neither has Allegris business class. However, the first model uses a 2-2-2 layout in business class. This model also has 8 inches of recline in premium economy and up to 6 inches (depending on your seat) of recline in economy.

Lufthansa seat map A350 900 Layout 2 — This layout has no first class but lots of business. Image Credit: Lufthansa

In the third layout, you’ll find a 1-2-1 layout in business class, giving every passenger direct aisle access. There’s also 6 inches of recline for economy passengers and 8 inches for premium economy travelers.

Lufthansa seat map A350 900 Layout 3 — Notice the 1-2-1 business class in this layout. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa A380-800 Planes

The A380 is instantly recognizable for its 2 decks and massive size. Lufthansa offers only 1 layout for this plane type. It includes 8 seats in first class at the front of the upper deck.

28-Lufthansa Airbus A380 First Class — First class on Lufthansa’s A380. Image Credit: Greg Stone

Business class uses the old seats with a 2-2-2 layout, and these cover most of the upper deck. There are a few economy seats at the rear of the upper deck, though.

Lufthansa seat map A380 800 Upper Deck — The upper deck. Image Credit: Lufthansa

The lower deck is mostly economy, though there are premium economy seats at the front of the plane. The A380 offers 6 inches of recline for economy and 9 inches for premium economy — the most generous in the whole fleet.

Lufthansa seat map A380 800 Lower Deck — The lower deck. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa B747-400 Planes

The Boeing 747, regardless of model, is recognizable for its upper deck in the front half of the plane. Lufthansa operates both the 747-400 and 747-8I.

Lufthansa B747 400 Takeoff JFK 22R — A B747-400 preparing for takeoff. Image Credit: Alberto Riva

There’s only 1 layout for the 747-400, and it doesn’t include first class. The upper deck contains solely business class in a 2-2 layout.

Lufthansa seat map B747 400 Upper Deck — The upper deck. Image Credit: Lufthansa

The lower deck has a mix of 2-2 (in the narrower nose of the plane) and 2-3-2 arrangements for business class, meaning there are business passengers with a middle seat.

Lufthansa 747 400 Middle Seats Business Class — Middle business-class seats on the B747-400. Image Credit: Alberto Riva

The lower deck of the 747-400 starts with business and then premium economy before ending with economy at the rear. You’ll find 8 inches of recline in premium economy but just 4 in economy.

Lufthansa seat map B747 400 Lower Deck — The lower deck. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa B747-8I Planes

Unlike the 747-400, the 747-8I offers first class, offering 8 seats in the nose of the lower deck.

Lufthansa_B747-8 First Class bar counter - Cherag Dubash — First class cabin on the B747-8I. Image Credit: Cherag Dubash

The upper deck on this model also features business class in a 2-2 arrangement.

Lufthansa seat map B747 8I Upper Deck — The upper deck. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Business class on the lower deck features a 2-2-2 layout with no middle seats, unlike the -400 aircraft.

Lufthansa Business Class 747 8 Lower Deck Main Section — Business class on the lower deck. Image Credit: Alberto Riva

While premium economy offers a generous 8 inches of recline on this aircraft, economy passengers get just 3 inches of recline — tied for the least in Lufthansa’s fleet.

Lufthansa seat map B747 8I Lower Deck — The lower deck. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Seats on Lufthansa B787-9 Planes

Lufthansa only flies 1 variant of the 787 Dreamliner, the -9 model, and it has 2 seating layouts. You won’t find first class in either. However, you will find the new Allegris business class on the first layout.

Lufthansa seat map B787 9 Allegris — The layout with Allegris. Image Credit: Lufthansa

For economy passengers, the plane with Allegris has 5 inches of recline. It has just 3 inches on the non-Allegris model.

Lufthansa seat map B787 9 Old Business — The layout with older business seats. Image Credit: Lufthansa

In business class, the plane without Allegris at last has a 1-2-1 layout, giving direct aisle access to all passengers. This isn’t a common setup for Lufthansa.

Lufthansa Interim 787 Business Class — Lufthansa’s first batch of Boeing 787s feature business class seats arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. Image Credit: Lufthansa

Best Points To Earn To Fly Lufthansa

Whatever cabin class you plan to fly in, there are solid options for points and miles you can redeem to fly on Lufthansa — including booking business or first class with points. You may be surprised to find out using Lufthansa’s own Miles & More program isn’t always best for booking these flights.

Lufthansa Allegris Business Suite 2 — An Allegris business-class suite. Image Credit: Daniel Ross

Earning Miles & More miles is tougher than with many other programs because it lacks transfer partners. The only U.S. transfer partner at present is Rove Miles, and you can also earn these miles with the Miles & More^® World Elite Mastercard^® .

Since Lufthansa is a Star Alliance member, you can also book these flights with partner airline programs. Solid programs to book with include:

Air Canada Aeroplan: Offers a U.S. credit card and accepts transfers from Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Capital One Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy
Avianca Lifemiles: Offers 2 U.S. credit cards and accepts transfers from Amex Membership Rewards, Bilt Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, and Wells Fargo Rewards
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer: Accepts transfers from Amex Membership Rewards, Brex Rewards, Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy
United MileagePlus: Has multiple credit cards and accepts transfers from Bilt Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy

It’s worth pointing out that award costs can vary greatly across these program, even for the same flight, so comparing your options is good. Additionally, Lufthansa first class generally isn’t available for award bookings through partner programs more than 2 weeks in advance. If you’re trying to book these seats, last-minute flexibility or booking in advance with Miles & More miles are your only options.

Final Thoughts

There’s significant variation in Lufthansa aircraft that fly to and from the United States.

Lufthansa flies to numerous U.S. airports. With an airline this size, operational demands cause frequent aircraft swaps, which can dramatically affect your experience, depending on which cabin class you’re flying.

Hopefully, this provides you with the information to help plan your next flights on Lufthansa.