Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Portland to New York. While left offers excellent coastal Maine scenery at takeoff, right seats dominate the flight overall. The approach into JFK provides unmatched urban and geographic drama—the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and New York City's sprawling geography create a far more visually compelling experience than the midpoint features.

During takeoff from Portland International Jetport (PWM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of Casco Bay and the Maine coastline as you climb out. Portland typically departs to the northeast, so left-side passengers see the Atlantic immediately after takeoff, with islands and rocky shores visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Casco Bay with its scattered islands, Cape Elizabeth lighthouse area, Atlantic coastline, Presumpscot River estuary.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide the best views during descent into JFK. Approaching from the northeast, right-side passengers see the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the East River as you descend toward the runways. The urban geography of New York City unfolds dramatically on the right side. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, East River, Long Island Sound, Queens and Brooklyn neighborhoods.

The flight from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Connecticut coastline including Long Island Sound, New Haven and the Connecticut River estuary, Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, Massachusetts coastline near Cape Cod, Atlantic Ocean views, scattered lakes and reservoirs throughout New England interior