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LAX → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers more consistent views of iconic landmarks, including Joshua Tree National Park, the high peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains, and the striking White Sands region on the horizon.
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Joshua Tree
Aerial views of the distinct rock formations and desert landscape of the National Park.
San Gorgonio Mountain
Southern California's highest peak, visible shortly after departing the LA basin.
Phoenix North
Pass over the northern suburbs of the Valley of the Sun and the surrounding Tonto National Forest.
Guadalupe Peak
The highest point in Texas and the dramatic limestone cliffs of El Capitan.
Monahans Sandhills
The bright, shifting white quartz sand dunes located in West Texas.
West Texas Oil Fields
A massive grid of lights and access roads from the Permian Basin energy hub.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 75-90 minutes into the flight for the Guadalupe Mountains; they are the most dramatic geological feature on this route. During winter, look for snow caps on the San Bernardino Mountains near departure.
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Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering saline lake visible in the Colorado Desert early in the flight.
Sonoran Desert
Vast expanses of Arizona wilderness featuring rugged canyons and desert floor.
Franklin Mountains
The rugged mountain range that bisects the city of El Paso.
Rio Grande
The winding river forming the international border between the United States and Mexico.
Texas Hill Country
The transition from dry desert to lush rolling hills and rivers as you approach San Antonio.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the desert. Look for the Salton Sea within the first 25 minutes of flight. As you approach San Antonio, the landscape changes significantly from brown desert to green hills, which is best viewed from this side during the descent.
Book Hotels in San AntonioDistance: 1,945 km (1,209 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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