MEX → LAX

Sierra Madre Occidental

Dramatic and rugged mountain peaks and deep canyons throughout the northern Mexican highlands.

Salton Sea

A massive, striking blue saline lake in the middle of the California desert, a key landmark on this route.

Coachella Valley

The lush green contrast of Palm Springs and the surrounding golf courses against the stark desert floor.

Mt. San Gorgonio

The highest peak in Southern California, often snow-capped during winter and spring months.

Downtown Los Angeles

Iconic views of the LA skyline and the Hollywood Hills during the standard eastern approach to LAX.

Popocatépetl Volcano

The massive active volcano and its twin Iztaccíhuatl are often visible to the south during the climb out of Mexico City.

Mexico City Basin

A sprawling aerial view of the massive urban grid and the historic center as the plane gains altitude.

Sonoran Desert

Vast stretches of arid landscapes and saguaro-filled plains across northern Mexico and Arizona.

Pacific Coastline

The distant shimmer of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged edge of the Baja California peninsula on the horizon.

Orange County Coast

Views of the famous Southern California beaches and Newport Harbor during the final descent stages.