Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Las Vegas. The right side wins overall because the Las Vegas arrival view on the right is exceptional and the flight path over the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau offers continuous geological interest on both sides. However, the right side also captures the Wasatch Front and Salt Lake Valley during the mid-flight portion, and the dramatic Spring Mountains backdrop on landing edges it ahead of the left side's departure views.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSP primarily departs on runways 12L/12R heading southeast, or 17/35 heading south/north. On a southwest-bound flight to Las Vegas, aircraft typically depart runway 12 or 17 and turn right (west/southwest), putting the left side facing south over the Minneapolis metro. The left side gets downtown Minneapolis, the Mississippi River gorge, and the chain of lakes clearly visible during the climbing turn. Notable sights include: Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Mississippi River gorge and Ford Bridge area, Chain of Lakes (Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet), Minnesota River confluence with the Mississippi.

When landing at Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Las Vegas arrivals typically use runway 26L/26R (heading west) or runway 19 (heading south). On approaches from the northeast, aircraft descend over the Valley of Fire and Lake Mead before lining up. The right side faces north and northwest, giving a direct view of the Las Vegas Strip, Fremont Street area, and the Spring Mountains (Charleston Peak) rising behind the city. Notable sights include: Las Vegas Strip (concentrated resort corridor), Lake Mead (visible to the northeast during descent), Spring Mountains / Charleston Peak to the west, Hoover Dam visible on approach from the northeast.

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Mc Carran International (LAS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the South Dakota Badlands fringe, the Nebraska Sandhills, then tracks over the Colorado Plateau with its canyon systems visible in clear conditions. The Rocky Mountains of Colorado appear to the south. Over Utah, the Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake are visible. The final descent crosses the Mojave Desert and Lake Mead before entering the Las Vegas Valley.