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CUN → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the iconic Cancun '7' shaped hotel zone upon departure and a better angle of the sprawling Texas barrier islands during the approach to San Antonio.
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Cancun Hotel Zone
Unmatched views of the narrow resort strip and the turquoise Nichupté Lagoon during takeoff.
Laguna Madre
The vast, shallow hypersaline lagoon separating mainland Texas from the barrier islands.
Padre Island
A long, continuous stretch of protected coastline and white sand dunes as you cross into Texas.
Downtown San Antonio
Clear views of the Tower of the Americas and the city center if landing from the south.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Cancun resort architecture. On arrival into SAT, if the plane lands to the north (standard in south winds), the left side provides a panoramic view of the San Antonio skyline. Choose an early morning flight to avoid the glare of the afternoon sun reflecting off the Gulf.
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Bird's-eye view of the nearby island and the vibrant coral reefs surrounding it.
Gulf Sunrise
Stunning morning light over the open water for early departures from Cancun.
Corpus Christi Bay
Views of the industrial port, the USS Lexington, and the T-heads of the marina.
Texas Ranchlands
The geometric patterns of large agricultural estates and brush country in South Texas.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. During the descent, keep an eye out for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. It is generally a quieter side for glare during afternoon flights heading northwest.
Book Hotels in San AntonioDistance: 1,499 km (931 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: International
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