Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denver to Phoenix. The right side wins overall because while the left side has a strong takeoff view of the Front Range, the right side captures the Colorado Plateau canyon country during the cruise phase and delivers the rewarding Phoenix metro approach with Camelback Mountain. The left side faces away from most of the interesting terrain during the mid-flight portion over Arizona.

During takeoff from Denver International (DEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEN typically departs south or southeast on runways 17L/17R or southwest on 25, then turns southwest toward Phoenix. The left side faces east and southeast during initial climb, giving a clear view of the Front Range of the Rockies including Pikes Peak and the Denver metro sprawl against the mountains. Notable sights include: Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Pikes Peak (14,115 ft), Denver metro grid, Cherry Creek Reservoir.

When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHX typically lands from the east on runways 26/25L/25R, approaching from the east over the Valley of the Sun. The right side faces north during this westward approach, giving a clear view of the Phoenix metro, Camelback Mountain, the McDowell Mountains, and Scottsdale. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale urban grid, Salt River bed.

The flight from Denver International (DEN) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

The flight tracks southwest over the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado, then crosses the Navajo Nation and Colorado Plateau in northeastern Arizona with its red rock mesa terrain and canyon systems. The route passes near the Painted Desert and descends over the Mogollon Rim escarpment before dropping into the low Sonoran Desert basin where Phoenix sits.