Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Spokane. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of this short flight — Mount Rainier and Puget Sound on departure, and the Spokane River valley and city on arrival. During the cruise portion, the left side also looks south toward the Columbia Basin and the transition from Cascade forests to the open Channeled Scablands, which is geologically dramatic terrain.

During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA typically departs north on runway 16R/34L or south on 16L/34R. Northbound departures on 34L/34R swing left (west then north), putting Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, and downtown Seattle on the left side. Even on southbound departures, the left turn toward the east brings Mount Rainier into view on the left as the aircraft climbs and banks toward Spokane. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier to the southeast, Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle skyline, Puget Sound waterway, Lake Washington.

When landing at Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Spokane International typically lands on runway 21 (southwest) or runway 3 (northeast). On approach from the west on runway 21, the left side faces south toward the Snake River canyon country and the rolling Palouse farmland. On runway 3 approaches from the southwest, the left side looks north over the Spokane River valley and the city center of Spokane, which is the more visually interesting view. Notable sights include: Spokane River valley, downtown Spokane city grid, Spokane Valley suburban sprawl, rolling Palouse agricultural hills to the south.

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Spokane International (GEG) takes Approximately 45-55 minutes.

The flight crosses the Cascade Range near Snoqualmie Pass, transitioning abruptly from dense Douglas fir forest to the open semi-arid Columbia Basin. The Channeled Scablands — a vast landscape of dry coulees and basalt formations carved by Ice Age floods — dominate the central portion of the route. Moses Lake and the Columbia River may be visible to the south depending on routing. The terrain flattens into the Palouse wheat-farming region as the aircraft approaches Spokane.