Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to Phoenix. While the right side wins at takeoff for Fort Worth views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Heading west-southwest, the left side faces south and picks up the Llano Estacado escarpment in West Texas, the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico near Alamogordo, and the dramatic Chiricahua and Dos Cabezas mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona. The landing view of South Mountain and the Phoenix basin on the left is also the stronger arrival experience.

During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW typically departs westbound on runways 17L/17R or 18L/18R heading south then turning west, or directly west on runways 13L/13R. A right-side seat gives you views over Fort Worth's downtown skyline and the sprawling DFW metroplex as you climb out heading west. You'll also catch the Trinity River corridor and the suburban grid of Tarrant County spreading out below. Notable sights include: Fort Worth downtown skyline, Trinity River corridor, Lake Worth to the northwest, Arlington/AT&T Stadium area.

When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHX typically lands eastbound on runways 26L/26R or 25L/25R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the west. A left-side seat faces south and gives clear views of South Mountain Park, the Salt River bed, and the dense Phoenix urban grid. You'll also see Tempe Town Lake and the ASU campus area as you descend over the Valley of the Sun. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park and Preserve, Salt River bed, Tempe Town Lake, Phoenix downtown skyline.

The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the flat Permian Basin of West Texas, then the Guadalupe Mountains near the NM-TX border become visible. Over New Mexico the Sacramento Mountains and White Sands basin are often visible to the south. Crossing into Arizona the Chiricahua Mountains and the broad San Simon Valley appear, followed by the Dos Cabezas and Dragoon ranges. The Sonoran Desert dominates the final approach with saguaro-studded terrain giving way to the Phoenix metro sprawl.