Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Redmond to Seattle. While the takeoff offers excellent Cascade views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides the most dramatic and iconic scenery—Mount Rainier is a once-in-a-flight visual highlight that dominates the approach corridor.

During takeoff from Roberts Field (RDM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Cascade Range peaks rising directly west of Redmond. The climb-out heads northwest toward Seattle, so left-side passengers see the volcanic summits and ridgelines that dominate the landscape. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (Mount Jefferson, Three-Fingered Jack visible to the south), Deschutes River valley below, high desert plateau terrain.

When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best views during the descent into Seattle-Tacoma. The approach from the south brings Mount Rainier into view on the right, and Puget Sound's eastern shoreline becomes visible as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier (14,411 ft, dominant volcanic peak), Puget Sound and its islands, Cascade Range foothills, Seattle metropolitan area sprawl.

The flight from Roberts Field (RDM) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 50-60 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Cascade Range crest around the midpoint, offering views of volcanic peaks (Mount Hood visible to the south in Oregon airspace, Mount Adams to the north), dense coniferous forest, and the transition from high desert to the wetter western slopes. Crater Lake is sometimes visible far to the south depending on routing. As the flight progresses northwest, the terrain becomes increasingly forested and the elevation drops noticeably before reaching Puget Sound.