SAF → LAX

Valles Caldera

A massive 13-mile wide volcanic caldera and lush high-altitude meadow visible almost immediately after leaving Santa Fe.

Painted Desert

Vibrant, multi-colored rock layers and badlands stretching across the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona.

Lake Mead

A distant glimpse of the deep blue waters and the rugged terrain surrounding the Hoover Dam area to the north.

Mojave National Preserve

Vast expanses of high desert featuring Joshua Tree forests and the Kelso Dunes.

San Gabriel Mountains

Rugged, steep peaks that border the northern edge of Los Angeles, often snow-capped in winter months.

Hollywood Landmarks

On standard arrivals, look for the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and the Downtown LA skyline during descent.

Albuquerque & Sandia Peak

Clear views of the Duke City and the dramatic western face of the Sandia Mountains shortly after departure.

El Malpais National Monument

Ancient, dark basaltic lava flows and cinder cones creating a stark contrast against the New Mexico desert floor.

Salton Sea

The massive, shimmering saline rift lake in the California desert, often appearing bright blue from high altitude.

Coachella Valley

The lush green rectangles of golf courses and desert resorts of Palm Springs surrounded by arid mountain ranges.

San Jacinto Peak

A towering 10,834-foot granite peak that dominates the skyline as you enter the Los Angeles Basin.

Port of Long Beach

A sprawling view of one of the world's busiest container ports and the Pacific shoreline just before landing.