Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Tampa. Left wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, but right side delivers more consistently through the flight. After Lake Erie passes on the right, you track over western Pennsylvania and the Appalachian ridges, then the Carolinas and Georgia coastline become visible to the right. The Tampa Bay arrival on the right is one of the better water approaches in the eastern US.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ departures heading south or southeast on runways 23/24L/24R put Lake Ontario directly on the left side. You get a clear view of the Toronto waterfront, the downtown skyline with the CN Tower, and the lake stretching east toward Hamilton. Right side faces suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands and Billy Bishop Airport, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.

When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. TPA approaches from the north or northeast on runway 19R/19L put Tampa Bay on the right side during descent. You get a sweeping view of the bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and St. Petersburg across the water. Left side faces inland suburban Tampa with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge spanning the bay mouth, St. Petersburg peninsula, Clearwater and barrier islands to the northwest.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Tampa International (TPA) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

Lake Erie crossing in southern Ontario and northern Ohio, Appalachian Ridge and Valley province over western Pennsylvania and West Virginia with its parallel folded ridgelines clearly visible from altitude, the broad Piedmont plateau over the Carolinas, coastal plain of Georgia and northern Florida, and Tampa Bay on arrival