Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to New Orleans. The right side misses the best of the Dallas departure but wins decisively on landing with the Mississippi River crescent, the New Orleans skyline, and the dramatic wetland approach. During the cruise, the right side also tracks slightly closer to the Louisiana bayou country and the Atchafalaya Basin as the flight descends.

During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DFW typically departs southbound on runways 17L/17R or 18L/18R, meaning the aircraft heads south-southeast toward New Orleans. The left (east) side gets a clear view over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including downtown Dallas skyline and the sprawling urban grid. The right side faces west toward open suburban sprawl with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline to the northeast, Lake Ray Hubbard to the east, the dense urban grid of Fort Worth visible briefly to the west before banking, Trinity River corridor threading south through the metro.

When landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Right side for the best views. MSY typically lands on runways 10/11 from the west, meaning the approach comes in from the west heading east. The right (south) side looks directly over the Mississippi River's dramatic bends and the distinctive crescent shape that gives New Orleans its nickname, plus the French Quarter and downtown skyline. The left side faces north toward Lake Pontchartrain's open water, which is scenic but less landmark-rich. Notable sights include: Mississippi River crescent bend and the Crescent City Connection bridges, downtown New Orleans skyline and Superdome, Lake Pontchartrain causeway visible to the north, the low-lying wetlands and bayous of the Mississippi Delta approaching from the west.

The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

The flight crosses East Texas pine forests and the Sabine River (Texas-Louisiana border), then transitions over the flat Louisiana coastal plain. The Atchafalaya Basin — the largest river swamp in the US — is visible as a vast network of bayous, lakes, and flooded forest roughly 60-80 miles northwest of New Orleans. The flight path skirts north of Baton Rouge before the final descent into MSY over the Mississippi Delta wetlands.