Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Minot. The right side captures the most visually distinctive features for the entire flight: the Minnesota River Valley and lake country during departure, and the approach to the Souris River valley during landing. This northwest trajectory offers consistent scenic interest across both phases.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing northeast from MSP, the right side faces toward the Minnesota River Valley and the gradual rise toward central Minnesota's lake country. You'll see the Minneapolis-St. Paul urban area receding below and the transition from urban sprawl to agricultural land and scattered lakes. Notable sights include: Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, Minnesota River Valley, Mille Lacs Lake (visible in distance during climb), transition zone from Twin Cities suburbs to rural Minnesota.

When landing at Minot International (MOT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Descending into Minot from the southeast, the left side provides views of the Souris River valley and the approach to the airport. You'll see the distinctive river bend and the surrounding prairie landscape that characterizes northwestern North Dakota. Notable sights include: Souris River and its valley, Minot city and airport complex, northwestern North Dakota prairie, agricultural fields surrounding Minot.

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Minot International (MOT) takes 1h 15m.

The flight path crosses central Minnesota's transition zone from the Twin Cities metro area through agricultural land and scattered lakes (including Mille Lacs Lake region), then into the prairie landscape of northwestern Minnesota before descending into the Souris River valley near Minot. The landscape gradually flattens and becomes more open prairie as you move northwest.