Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seattle to Minneapolis. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight. During departure it captures Puget Sound, Seattle, and Mount Rainier. On arrival it faces the Minneapolis skyline and the river confluence. The midpoint over Montana and North Dakota offers limited dramatic scenery from either side, so the bookend views at departure and arrival are the deciding factor.

During takeoff from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. SEA primarily departs northbound on runways 16L/16R heading south, or on runway 34L/34R heading north. On a northeastbound flight to MSP, aircraft typically depart south then turn left (east/northeast). The left side captures the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound during the initial climb, then Mount Rainier comes into view to the southeast as the aircraft banks northeast. Notable sights include: Puget Sound and Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier to the southeast, Lake Washington, the Seattle city skyline.

When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching MSP from the west, aircraft typically land on runways 12L/12R or 30L/30R. On approach from the northwest, the left side looks south over the Minnesota River confluence with the Mississippi, and the downtown Minneapolis skyline is visible to the left as the aircraft descends over the western suburbs. Notable sights include: Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Minnesota River and Mississippi River confluence, Chain of Lakes district, Fort Snelling area.

The flight from Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.

The flight crosses the Cascade Range east of Seattle, then the broad Columbia Plateau of eastern Washington, followed by the flat high plains of Montana and North Dakota. The Missouri River is visible crossing the Dakotas. There is little dramatic terrain variation through the middle portion — mostly agricultural grid, prairie, and river valleys at altitude.