The findings come as the U.S. business travel market is expected to return to growth, with forecasts showing a rebound of up to 4% in 2026 following a slowdown in 2025, and continued expansion to exceed $407 billion by 2028. Booking.com for Business analysed 50 of the world’s busiest airports to determine which locations provide the most convenient experience for corporate travel.
Top-ranked U.S. airports for business travel
1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Score: 8.02/10
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the top U.S. airport for business travel for a second consecutive year. It recorded 147 direct business-class routes, representing 60% of its total direct services, and served 108 million passengers in 2024. Atlanta benefits from its role as Delta Air Lines’ main hub, supporting strong on-time performance and fewer missed connections. The airport offers 24 lounges and an average transfer time of 23 minutes to downtown.
2. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – Score: 7.71/10
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has moved into second place. It performs strongly for traveller facilities, with a four-star Skytrax rating and 16 lounges. Sea-Tac recorded the lowest average departure delay among major U.S. airports in 2025, at 53 minutes. The airport also offers convenient accommodation, with 16 three-star hotels located within one mile.
3. Miami International Airport – Score: 7.61/10
Miami International Airport ranks third, offering strong transport access and an average 22-minute journey to Brickell City Center, the city’s main financial district. While business-class route share stands at 38%, MIA offers 196 direct routes overall. The airport is undergoing a $9 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving operational efficiency and passenger processing.
The best U.S. airports for business travelers:
Rank | Airport | Location | Direct routes | Lounges | Skytrax* rating /5 | Cars available to rent | 3-star hotels within one mile | Driving distance to downtown (mins) | Business Travel Score /10 | ||
Total | Business class | Business class (%) | |||||||||
1 | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Atlanta, Georgia | 247 | 147 | 60% | 24 | 3 | 473 | 1 | 23 | 8.02 |
2 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | Seattle, Washington | 137 | 90 | 66% | 16 | 4 | 276 | 16 | 38 | 7.71 |
3 | Miami International Airport | Miami, Florida | 196 | 75 | 38% | 11 | 3 | 563 | 10 | 22 | 7.61 |
4 | Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles, California | 191 | 95 | 50% | 27 | 3 | 456 | 12 | 40 | 7.51 |
5 | George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Houston, Texas | 188 | 42 | 22% | 17 | 4 | 491 | 1 | 29 | 7.31 |
6 | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas | 270 | 56 | 21% | 22 | 3 | 449 | 2 | 25 | 7.00 |
7 | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark, New Jersey | 190 | 90 | 47% | 12 | 3 | 493 | 5 | 5 | 6.49 |
8 | San Francisco International Airport | San Francisco, California | 145 | 70 | 48% | 23 | 3 | 454 | 4 | 38 | 6.39 |
9 | O’Hare International Airport | Chicago, Illinois | 268 | 72 | 27% | 16 | 3 | 490 | 1 | 53 | 5.98 |
10 | John F. Kennedy International Airport | New York City, New York | 198 | 117 | 59% | 35 | 3 | 230 | 0 | 65 | 5.88 |
Best U.S. airports by category
- Productive downtime: John F. Kennedy International Airport: JFK now offers 35 lounges, the highest number of any U.S. airport. This provides more options for business travellers to work, rest, or prepare between flights.
- Most direct routes: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport: Dallas-Fort Worth remains the most connected U.S. airport with 270 direct routes, reducing layovers and improving travel efficiency. Data shows that even a 30-minute delay at a layover airport can result in 40% of travellers missing connecting flights.
- Business-class connectivity: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: Atlanta ranks first for business-class availability with 147 routes offering premium cabins, supported by 24 airport lounges.
- Highest share of business-class routes: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Sea-Tac offers business-class cabins on 90 of its 137 direct routes (66%), providing greater access to premium seating on both short and long-haul services.
- Accommodation access: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Sea-Tac offers the highest number of nearby three-star hotels, with 16 properties within one mile of the terminals.
- Car rental access: Miami International Airport: MIA leads the U.S. in rental car availability, offering 563 cars for hire, supporting flexibility for travellers with multiple meetings or off-site engagements.
- Nearest to downtown: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor is the closest major U.S. airport to a city centre, with a 10-minute transfer time to downtown or the convention centre.
The study highlights that business travellers value reliable schedules, efficient facilities, fast city access, and amenities that support work-on-the-go. The airports ranked highest combine connectivity, operational performance, and traveller-focused services that support the needs of today’s corporate travel market.
