Best settings

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • Use performance presets for online streaming worlds
  • 32 GB RAM for busy airports
  • Fast NVMe + stable broadband
  • Upscaling on for mid-high GPUs
Target GPU (rec)RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
Minimum GPURTX 2060 / RX 5700
RAM32 GB recommended

FAQ — Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 performance

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on Steam Deck?

Not a Steam Deck title — plan a mid/high Windows gaming PC.

Best settings for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.