Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to New Orleans. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Strip and Red Rock views, the left side provides the more sustained and geographically interesting experience across the full flight, including views over the Colorado River corridor during cruise, the Texas Hill Country and river systems, and the dramatic arrival over Lake Pontchartrain and the New Orleans crescent. The landing view on the left is the single most visually distinctive moment of the trip.

During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Las Vegas departures heading east or southeast typically use runways 26L/26R or 19L/19R. On a southeast departure toward New Orleans, the right side gives you a clear view back over the Las Vegas Strip and downtown as you climb out over the valley. The Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon escarpment are visible to the west on the right side during the initial turn. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (resort corridor), Red Rock Canyon escarpment, Lake Mead to the east visible during turn, Frenchman Mountain.

When landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSY sits just west of New Orleans, and aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest on runway 10/28. On approach from the west heading east, the left side gives you a view of Lake Pontchartrain's southern shoreline and the city of New Orleans itself, with the distinctive crescent bend of the Mississippi River visible. The French Quarter and downtown skyline are identifiable on the left during final approach. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain southern shoreline, Mississippi River crescent bend, New Orleans downtown skyline, Lake Borgne to the southeast.

The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight tracks roughly southeast across Arizona, clipping the southwestern corner of New Mexico, then across western Texas including the Guadalupe Mountains visible to the south, the flat Permian Basin, and the Edwards Plateau. Over Louisiana the terrain flattens dramatically into the Mississippi River delta lowlands, with bayous, oxbow lakes, and wetlands visible below. The Colorado River and Lake Havasu are visible early in the flight on the left side during cruise.