SAN → SEA

High Desert

The dramatic transition from the San Bernardino mountains to the arid Mojave landscape.

Mount Shasta

The massive, snow-capped stratovolcano dominates the Northern California portion of the flight.

Crater Lake

The strikingly blue waters of the deepest lake in the USA, nestled within a collapsed caldera.

Oregon Cascades

A rapid-fire sequence of peaks including the Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson, and Mount Hood.

Mount Rainier

The crowning jewel of the route, this massive glacier-clad peak appears very close during the descent.

Mount St. Helens

The unique horseshoe-shaped crater left by the 1980 eruption is often visible to the east.

SoCal Coastline

Aerial views of La Jolla and the Southern California beaches shortly after departing San Diego.

SF Bay Area

On clear days, the flight path often provides a distant western view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

Oregon Coast Range

Dense, evergreen-covered mountains stretching toward the Pacific Ocean as you move north.

Olympic Mountains

The rugged, glaciated peaks of Olympic National Park visible to the west upon entering Washington.

Seattle Skyline

If landing to the north, the left side offers the best view of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle.