Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kansas City to Austin. Right-side seats provide better scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff offers excellent Kansas City river and urban views, and the flight path southward generally keeps the more interesting terrain (the Ozark plateau transition and eventual approach to Hill Country) visible on the right side during cruise.

During takeoff from Kansas City International (MCI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Kansas City metropolitan area and the Missouri River valley as you climb out. The river's distinctive meanders and the urban sprawl of Kansas City proper are clearly visible during the initial climb to cruising altitude. Notable sights include: Missouri River (meandering through Kansas City), Kansas City metropolitan area, Blue River confluence, Northland suburban grid.

When landing at Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Austin. You'll see the Colorado River as it flows through central Austin, Lady Bird Lake (the dammed section), and the Hill Country's rolling terrain to the west—all prominent features during the final approach. Notable sights include: Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake, Austin downtown skyline, Hill Country terrain, Barton Springs area.

The flight from Kansas City International (MCI) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Missouri and northern Texas. Notable features include the transition from Missouri's river valleys and rolling terrain into the flatter prairie regions of southern Missouri and Oklahoma, then the gradual rise into the Hill Country as you approach Austin. The Ozark plateau's eastern edge is visible from altitude in central Missouri. No major mountain ranges are crossed, but the terrain gradually becomes more rolling and rocky as you approach central Texas.