Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Austin. The right side wins overall primarily for the spectacular Miami departure view over Biscayne Bay and the barrier islands, which is one of the most visually striking urban coastal departures in the US. The landing view on the left is good but Austin's skyline is modest. The right side also tracks the Gulf of Mexico coastline during the early portion of the flight, with occasional views of the Florida Everglades during initial climb.

During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MIA typically departs westbound on runway 09/27 or northbound on 12/30. A right-side seat on westbound departure gives you Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach barrier islands, and the downtown Miami skyline as the aircraft banks northwest toward the Gulf. The turquoise shallow waters of Biscayne Bay are especially vivid on a clear day. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier islands, Port of Miami cruise terminals, downtown Miami skyline.

When landing at Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Austin Bergstrom's primary arrival runway 17L/17R brings aircraft in from the north heading south, or runway 35 from the south heading north. On a southbound approach to runway 17, a left-side seat looks east over the Colorado River, Lady Bird Lake in central Austin, and the downtown Austin skyline. The Capitol building and the compact grid of downtown are clearly identifiable. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake (Colorado River), downtown Austin skyline, Texas State Capitol dome, Austin-Bergstrom airport approach over open Hill Country.

The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

After departing Miami, the route crosses the Florida Everglades (visible as vast flat wetland with water channels), then tracks northwest over the Gulf of Mexico coastal plain. The route passes over or near Tampa Bay, then crosses into the Florida Panhandle or southern Alabama. Over Louisiana and eastern Texas, the landscape transitions from Gulf Coast marshlands and bayous to the flat agricultural plains of East Texas, with the Houston metro area potentially visible to the south depending on routing. The final approach into Austin crosses the gently rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country.