Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. While the takeoff offers coastal views, the landing provides more dramatic and geographically distinctive scenery with the Mississippi River delta and New Orleans. The river's meanders and the contrast between water, wetlands, and urban development create a more memorable visual experience than the relatively uniform coastal climb-out.

During takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and the barrier islands along southeastern Florida as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the intricate pattern of inlets, beaches, and coastal development that characterizes this region during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale Beach and coastal strip, Intracoastal Waterway, barrier islands north of FLL.

When landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Mississippi River delta and the New Orleans area during descent and approach. The river's distinctive meanders and the surrounding wetlands create a striking visual pattern as you descend into MSY. Notable sights include: Mississippi River and its delta, Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans city grid, surrounding bayou and wetlands.

The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) takes 1h 15m.

Gulf of Mexico coastline (Alabama and Mississippi), Mobile Bay area, scattered barrier islands and coastal wetlands, transition from developed Florida coast to the more remote Gulf shoreline and bayou regions of Louisiana