Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Toronto. While takeoff offers Manhattan views, the landing approach provides more sustained scenic value with Lake Ontario, the Toronto waterfront, and the city skyline. Right side captures the most visually distinctive features of the destination.

During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers clear views of Manhattan's skyline and the East River as you climb out over Queens. The Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades are also visible on the left during initial climb. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Hudson River, New Jersey Palisades.

When landing at Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of Lake Ontario as you approach Buttonville from the south. You'll see the Toronto waterfront, Toronto Islands, and the city skyline before descending into the airport north of the city. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Toronto skyline, Scarborough Bluffs.

The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Buttonville Muni (YKZ) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

During cruise, you'll pass over the Hudson Valley with the Catskill Mountains visible to the northwest (left side), then cross into upstate New York. The flight path continues northwest over the Finger Lakes region and southern Ontario, with Lake Seneca and other Finger Lakes potentially visible depending on exact routing. As you approach Toronto airspace, Lake Ontario dominates the view, with the Niagara Escarpment visible inland to the north.