Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Philadelphia to Montreal. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view of the St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal from the left side is more visually distinctive and memorable. The left side captures the defining geography of Montreal's location.

During takeoff from Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHL typically departs eastbound (Runways 09L/09R) or westbound (27L/27R). Right-side seats offer views of the Delaware River and industrial waterfront during eastbound departures, plus the urban grid of Philadelphia expanding northward. Westbound departures show less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline (Center City district), Schuylkill River confluence, industrial refineries along the Delaware waterfront.

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. YUL (Dorval) typically lands westbound (Runways 06L/06R) or eastbound (24L/24R). Left-side seats on westbound approaches offer views of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's urban core, and Mount Royal. Eastbound approaches show less distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal (distinctive rounded peak), Montreal downtown skyline, Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame.

The flight from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills of upstate New York and Vermont (Green Mountains visible on clear days), then follows the Hudson River valley northward before crossing into the St. Lawrence River valley. The Catskill Mountains appear to the west around the midpoint. Lake Champlain marks the Vermont-New York border and is often visible on the left side during cruise.