Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Duluth. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach to DLH is the highlight of this short route. Left-side seats capture Lake Superior and the dramatic Duluth harbor geography during descent, which outweighs the modest takeoff views from MSP.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. MSP typically departs north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Minnesota River valley and the urban sprawl of Minneapolis-St Paul spreading eastward, with clear sightlines toward the direction of climb. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley (southwest of airport), Minneapolis downtown skyline (east), St Paul to the southeast, suburban development extending toward Wisconsin.

When landing at Duluth International (DLH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching DLH typically uses runways aligned northeast-southwest. Left-side seats during descent offer views of Lake Superior's western shoreline, the St. Louis River estuary, and the Duluth harbor area—the most visually distinctive features of the approach. Notable sights include: Lake Superior (dominant water body to the north and east), St. Louis River estuary and Duluth harbor (immediate approach area), Duluth's hillside terrain rising from the waterfront, Superior National Forest (forested terrain inland).

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Duluth International (DLH) takes Approximately 50-60 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Minnesota's lake country (Mille Lacs Lake region visible from altitude), transitioning from agricultural plains to increasingly forested terrain as you approach the Lake Superior shoreline. The St. Louis River valley becomes visible in the final 15 minutes of flight, marking the approach to Duluth's geography.