Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Orlando. Right side wins for both takeoff and landing. You get the Mississippi River and Twin Cities lakes during departure, then the Florida lake system and Orlando development during approach—two visually distinct and geographically significant regions.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Mississippi River valley and the Twin Cities urban sprawl as you climb out heading southeast. The river's meandering path and surrounding lakes are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Lake Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area grid.

When landing at Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Orlando area's distinctive lake system and the urban development pattern as you descend. You'll see multiple lakes that characterize central Florida's landscape. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka, Orlando urban area, Florida's lake-dotted terrain, Interstate 4 corridor.

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Orlando International (MCO) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.

During cruise over Tennessee and northern Georgia, the flight path crosses the Cumberland Plateau and Appalachian foothills (visible as ridgelines and valleys), then transitions over the relatively flat terrain of central Georgia and northern Florida. The Tennessee River valley and various reservoirs may be visible depending on exact routing. As you approach Florida, the landscape flattens dramatically and becomes increasingly dotted with lakes and wetlands characteristic of the peninsula.