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SJC → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (San Jose) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the tech landscape of Silicon Valley upon departure, the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert, and the beautiful rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country during the descent into Austin.
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Silicon Valley
Direct views of the tech campuses and salt ponds of the South Bay immediately after takeoff from SJC.
Ivanpah Solar Facility
Look for the glowing towers of the massive concentrated solar power plant in the Mojave Desert near the California-Nevada border.
Colorado River
A stunning crossing of the blue Colorado River, often near the Lake Havasu or Parker Dam area.
Sonoran Desert
Fly over the distinctive saguaro-filled landscapes of southern Arizona and the outskirts of the Phoenix metro area.
Texas Hill Country
As the plane descends into Austin, the landscape transforms into the lush, green, rolling limestone hills of central Texas.
Choose the right side for sunset flights, as the light hitting the Arizona desert and the Hill Country is spectacular. Keep your eyes peeled for the bright glints of solar farms in the desert. During the final 20 minutes of flight, the transition from the arid west to the green hills of Austin is most visible from this side.
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High Sierras
Catch views of the southern Sierra Nevada range, including snow-capped peaks and rugged granite ridges shortly after departure.
Colorado Plateau
Observe the distant, layered red rock formations and deep canyons of northern Arizona and New Mexico.
Rio Grande Valley
A clear view of the winding Rio Grande as it carves through the landscape near the New Mexico and Texas border.
The Llano Estacado
Witness the transition into the flat, expansive agricultural grid patterns of the High Plains in West Texas.
Lake Travis
During a northerly arrival, enjoy views of the winding Colorado River and the recreational waters of Lake Travis.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the jagged mountains of the west to the flat, circular irrigation patterns of the Texas Panhandle. On a clear day, you may spot the distant outline of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,371 km (1,473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: SJC (37.362598, -121.929001)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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