Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas. The left side delivers the dramatic Pikes Peak and Front Range departure view, then tracks along the southern Colorado Rockies and the canyon country of southern Utah and Nevada. The right side has the Strip on landing but is otherwise facing south toward featureless Mojave desert for most of the flight. Left wins overall for the mountain scenery at takeoff and the canyon terrain en route.

During takeoff from City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Colorado Springs airport runways typically depart to the north or south. On a westbound departure toward Las Vegas, the aircraft will bank left (south/southwest), putting Pikes Peak and the Front Range directly on the left side. The right side faces east toward the flat plains with little of interest. Notable sights include: Pikes Peak (14,115 ft), Cheyenne Mountain, the Rampart Range, and the broad Arkansas River valley opening to the southwest.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Las Vegas from the northeast, aircraft typically line up on runways 26L/26R or 19L/19R at McCarran. On a northeast approach, the right side faces southeast toward the Las Vegas Strip and downtown, while the left side looks toward the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon. The Strip approach on the right is the more iconic urban view. Notable sights include: The Las Vegas Strip casino corridor, Lake Mead to the northeast, Hoover Dam, and the Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak) to the west.

The flight from City Of Colorado Springs Muni (COS) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

The flight crosses the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, then the high desert plateau of the Four Corners region, passing over the Navajo Nation and the canyon-cut terrain of the Colorado Plateau in northeastern Arizona and southern Utah. The Grand Canyon is roughly 80-100 miles south of the direct flight path and not typically visible. The Virgin River Gorge area of northwestern Arizona and the Mojave Desert transition zone are visible in the final descent phase.