Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Spokane. While takeoff offers decent geography on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior views of the Spokane River canyon and Palouse terrain—the most distinctive geographic features of this route. The left side captures the dramatic transition into Spokane's setting.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. MSP typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Minnesota River valley and the transition from Twin Cities urban sprawl into agricultural plains heading toward Wisconsin. Left side faces the developed western suburbs with less geographic interest. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley (visible as a distinct drainage corridor), Mississippi River confluence area, urban Minneapolis-St Paul grid transitioning to farmland, early views toward Wisconsin bluffs on the horizon.

When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching GEG from the west typically uses runways 03 or 09. Left-side seats provide the best views of the Spokane River valley, the city's distinctive location in the Palouse region, and the transition from semi-arid grasslands into the river canyon. Right side faces less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Spokane River and its visible canyon, Palouse rolling hills (distinctive wheat-growing terrain with rounded ridges), Spokane city grid and downtown core, transition from semi-arid grassland to coniferous forest.

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Spokane International (GEG) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Washington state. Notable features include the transition from Minnesota agricultural plains through Wisconsin and Iowa farmland, then the Missouri River valley near the Minnesota-Iowa border, continuing west across the Great Plains of South Dakota and eastern Montana. The terrain gradually becomes more arid and rolling. The Cascade Range foothills appear on the western horizon during the final 45 minutes of flight. The Spokane area sits in the rain shadow east of the Cascades, creating the semi-arid Palouse landscape visible on approach.