ONT → SMF

Mount San Antonio

Also known as Mt. Baldy, this snow-capped peak is the highest point in the San Gabriel Mountains and visible immediately after takeoff.

Mojave Desert Fringes

As you clear the mountains, the landscape briefly transitions into the stark, arid beauty of the high desert near Palmdale.

Sierra Nevada Mountains

The star of the show; the massive, rugged eastern spine of California remains visible for most of the flight, often capped with snow.

Central Valley Orchards

View the massive scale of California's agriculture, with perfectly aligned rows of almond and walnut trees stretching for miles.

Folsom Lake

On the northern descent, this large reservoir tucked into the Sierra foothills marks the approach into the Sacramento metro area.

Inland Empire Spread

Aerial views of the sprawling urban grid of Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and the eastern Los Angeles Basin during takeoff.

The Grapevine (I-5)

Watch the heavy traffic of Interstate 5 climb through the Tejon Pass as it connects Southern California to the Central Valley.

California Aqueduct

The massive concrete artery carrying water south is clearly visible as a distinct blue line snaking along the western valley edge.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

A labyrinth of waterways and green islands where California's two mightiest rivers meet before flowing into the bay.

Sacramento Skyline

During the final approach, the skyscrapers of downtown Sacramento and the Tower Bridge are often visible to the west.