Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Oklahoma City. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach into OKC provides more dramatic and sustained views from the left side. The Canadian River valley and Oklahoma's distinctive prairie landscape during descent outweigh the brief Twin Cities departure views.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Minnesota River valley and urban sprawl of the Twin Cities during climb-out. MSP typically departs runways 30L/30R (eastbound) or 12L/12R (southbound); eastbound departures favor right-side views of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul across the river system. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley (flowing southeast), downtown Minneapolis skyline, Mississippi River confluence, Lake Calhoun and Chain of Lakes district.

When landing at Will Rogers World (OKC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Red River valley and Oklahoma's rolling prairie during descent into OKC. Will Rogers typically lands runways 35L/35R (northeast) or 17L/17R (southwest); northeast approaches favor left-side views of the Canadian River and surrounding agricultural landscape. Notable sights include: Canadian River (south of OKC), Red River valley to the south, Oklahoma City skyline, Lake Ooklahoma (Hefner Reservoir).

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Will Rogers World (OKC) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Iowa and northern Missouri. Notable features include the Des Moines River valley, the Missouri River (visible as a major north-south waterway), and the transition from Minnesota's lakes and forests to Iowa's agricultural grid and Missouri's rolling terrain. The Ozark plateau begins appearing to the south as the aircraft approaches Oklahoma.