Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Toronto. While takeoff offers good Minneapolis-St. Paul views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery with Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront—a more visually distinctive destination experience.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Minnesota River valley and urban sprawl of Minneapolis-St. Paul immediately after departure. The left side faces mostly farmland and open terrain with fewer distinctive features during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley, Minneapolis downtown skyline, St. Paul urban area, Chain of Lakes (visible as water features in the metro area).

When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of Lake Ontario's shoreline and Toronto's waterfront during descent. The right side faces inland terrain with fewer distinctive visual features during the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto waterfront and harbor, Niagara Escarpment (distant), Greater Toronto Area urban sprawl.

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses Lake Michigan's eastern shore (visible from either side depending on exact routing), then traverses Michigan's Lower Peninsula with its distinctive shape and water features. The flight continues over the Ontario landscape with visible lakes and forests. Lake Huron may be visible to the north depending on routing. The terrain transitions from Great Lakes shoreline to increasingly forested areas as the aircraft approaches Toronto.