PVU → OAK

Bonneville Salt Flats

The stark white expanse of the salt crust is often visible as you cross the Utah-Nevada border.

Ruby Mountains

View the jagged, snow-dusted ridges of 'Nevada's Alps' in the middle of the Great Basin.

Lake Tahoe

The flight path typically passes just south of the lake, offering a spectacular view of its deep blue basin.

Donner Pass

See the historic crossing point through the Sierra Nevada, often heavily snow-covered in winter.

San Francisco Bay

Sweeping views of the Bay, including the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and the SF skyline in the distance.

Utah Lake

Immediate views of Utah's largest freshwater lake as the plane climbs out of Provo.

Great Basin National Park

Spot the high peaks of the Snake Range, including Wheeler Peak, rising from the desert floor.

Yosemite National Park

Distant but recognizable views of the iconic granite domes and peaks of the High Sierra to the south.

Mount Diablo

The prominent peak of the East Bay serves as a landmark during the descent into the Bay Area.