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SFO → SAN
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to San Diego International Airport (San Diego)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a magnificent continuous panorama of the California coastline, Monterey Bay, and the Channel Islands, concluding with a scenic view of San Diego's harbor.
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Monterey Bay
The deep blue waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the famous curve of the coastline.
Big Sur & Central Coast
Dramatic vistas of the Santa Lucia Mountains meeting the Pacific Ocean along Highway 1.
Channel Islands
Clear views of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa islands dotting the Pacific off the coast of Ventura.
Santa Monica Bay & LAX
A perfect top-down view of Los Angeles International Airport and the Santa Monica Pier.
San Diego Bay & Point Loma
Views of the Pacific Ocean, the historic Point Loma peninsula, and the naval ships in the harbor before landing.
Secure an 'F' seat for the best coastal experience. On clear days, you can see all the way to the horizon across the Pacific. Morning flights are ideal for this side as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the coastline perfectly and preventing glare on your window.
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SF Bay & Silicon Valley
Aerial views of the tech-heavy Peninsula and the southern reaches of the San Francisco Bay during initial ascent.
San Jose & South Bay
The dense urban sprawl of the Santa Clara Valley and the tech campuses that define the region.
San Gabriel Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped peaks in winter that border the northern edge of the Los Angeles basin.
Inland Empire
Expansive views of the residential and industrial valleys of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Balboa Park
An incredible close-up view of the park's museums and the California Tower during the steep final approach into SAN.
Book an 'A' seat for the iconic San Diego landing. During the final three minutes of flight, the left side provides a breathtaking view of downtown skyscrapers and Balboa Park that feels close enough to touch. This side is also better for evening flights to avoid direct sunset glare.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 719 km (447 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Route Type: Domestic
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