LAX → MLM

California Gold Coast

Stunning aerial views of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and the San Diego coastline after takeoff.

Sea of Cortez

The deep turquoise waters of the Gulf of California meeting the desert shores of Sonora and Sinaloa.

Mazatlán Coastline

Spot the white-sand beaches and islands of this famous coastal resort city from high altitude.

Marismas Nacionales

A complex network of coastal lagoons, mangroves, and wetlands near the border of Sinaloa and Nayarit.

Lake Cuitzeo

The flight path typically crosses directly over this massive, shallow lake during the final minutes of the flight.

San Jacinto Mountains

Dramatic views of the towering 10,000-foot peaks rising sharply from the desert floor shortly after departure.

Anza-Borrego Desert

Exquisite views of the badlands and geological folds of California's largest state park.

Imperial Valley

A vast, geometric patchwork of green agricultural fields creating a stark contrast with the surrounding arid terrain.

Sierra Madre Occidental

Deep canyons and rugged mountain ridges that define the high-altitude landscape of Western Mexico.

Morelia Highlands

The final descent offers views of the rolling green hills and volcanic terrain characteristic of Michoacán.