Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Miami. The left side wins at takeoff for the Cascades and Rainier, but the right side delivers the spectacular Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach arrival sequence. Over the long flight the right side also tracks closer to the Gulf Coast as the route curves southeast, offering glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline over Texas and Louisiana. The Miami arrival on the right is the single most visually rewarding moment of the entire flight.

During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA departures heading south or southeast on runways 16L/16R put the left side facing east toward the Cascades. You get a clear view of Mount Rainier dominating the skyline, with the Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay visible during the initial climb before the turn. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay and Seattle skyline, Lake Washington, Cascade Range foothills.

When landing at Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MIA arrivals typically approach from the north or northwest on runways 08R/09, meaning the right side faces south over Biscayne Bay, the Florida Keys chain, and the turquoise shallow waters of the bay. The left side gets the Everglades, which is visually less dramatic. Notable sights include: Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, Port of Miami, Florida Keys visible on the horizon.

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Miami International (MIA) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes.

The route tracks southeast across Oregon and northern California, then over Nevada and Utah desert terrain with the Colorado Plateau visible. Over New Mexico and Texas the landscape transitions to the southern plains. The Gulf Coast of Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle appear in the final hour, followed by the Florida Peninsula with the Everglades visible as a vast flat sawgrass expanse before the Miami metro area.