Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sao Paulo to Foz Do Iguacu. While takeoff favors the right for São Paulo city views, the landing view of Iguazu Falls from the left seat is a once-in-a-lifetime sight that outweighs the departure experience. The falls' mist plume is unmistakable and genuinely visible during approach.

During takeoff from Congonhas (CGH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Congonhas typically departs to the northeast (runways 09L/09R or 27L/27R). Right-side seats face toward the Serra da Cantareira and the sprawling urban landscape of northern São Paulo, offering clear views of the city's geography as you climb out over the Pinheiros River valley. Notable sights include: Serra da Cantareira (mountain range to the northeast), Pinheiros River (visible as a linear feature through the city), Guarulhos region (urban sprawl), Cantareira State Park (forested ridge).

When landing at Cataratas International (IGU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Cataratas from the southeast (typical landing runway 12), left-side seats provide direct views of the Paraná River and the Iguazu Falls themselves during descent. The falls are genuinely visible from 8,000–12,000 feet on approach, appearing as a distinctive white mist plume rising from the river gorge. Notable sights include: Iguazu Falls (mist plume and gorge), Paraná River (wide river valley), Puerto Iguazú, Argentina (settlement on opposite bank), Misiones Province forest (dense subtropical vegetation).

The flight from Congonhas (CGH) to Cataratas International (IGU) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses inland from São Paulo toward the northwest, passing over the interior plateau of São Paulo state and into Paraná state. Notable features include the Paraná River valley (visible as a major linear feature on the horizon during cruise), the transition from Atlantic Forest remnants to subtropical forest, and the gradual rise in terrain elevation as you approach the Iguazu region. The Paraná River itself becomes increasingly prominent in the final 30 minutes of flight, appearing as a wide, pale-colored watercourse snaking through dense vegetation.