Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to New York. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is significantly more dramatic and memorable—the East River, Roosevelt Island, and Manhattan skyline during final approach outweigh the takeoff advantage. Left-side seats deliver the iconic New York arrival experience.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the St. Lawrence River and the city of Montreal spreading eastward during the typical westbound initial climb. YUL's primary runways (04L/04R and 22L/22R) mean departures to the west or east; westbound departures (most common for LGA routing) turn right, exposing the river valley and urban sprawl. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (flowing northeast), Montreal city center and downtown towers, Mount Royal (distinctive rounded peak), Laurentian Mountains (northern horizon).

When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into LGA. The approach typically comes from the northwest over the Hudson River and Manhattan; left-side passengers see the East River, Roosevelt Island, and the Manhattan skyline head-on during the final descent corridor. Notable sights include: East River (separating Manhattan and Queens), Roosevelt Island (narrow strip with power plant), Manhattan skyline (Empire State Building, Chrysler Building visible in cluster), Astoria and Long Island City waterfront.

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to La Guardia (LGA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Adirondack Mountains (low, forested ridges visible from 25,000+ feet as a textured landscape), then descends over the Hudson River Valley. The Hudson River itself becomes visible during descent into the New York area, appearing as a wide, dark ribbon running north-south. Lake George (if visible during clear conditions at altitude) sits to the east of the flight path. The Catskill Mountains form a secondary ridge south of the Adirondacks but typically remain on the periphery of the route.