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TIJ → SJD
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to Los Cabos International Airport (San Jose Del Cabo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). This side showcases the dramatic contrast between the turquoise waters and the arid, reddish-brown mountain ranges of the Baja interior, including the highest peaks of the peninsula.
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Sierra de San Pedro Mártir
View the highest mountain range in Baja California, home to the National Astronomical Observatory and snow-capped peaks in winter.
Isla Ángel de la Guarda
A massive, uninhabited island in the Sea of Cortez known for its stark volcanic beauty and deep blue surrounding waters.
Bahía de los Ángeles
A breathtaking coastal bay famous for its numerous small islands and as a primary feeding ground for whale sharks.
Vizcaíno Desert
The vast, prehistoric-looking desert landscape of the central peninsula, featuring unique Cirio trees and giant cacti.
San José del Cabo Estuary
On final descent, view the lush green oasis of the San José freshwater estuary where the river meets the sea.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the turquoise hues of the Sea of Cortez perfectly. This side is also better for spotting the rugged eastern escarpments of the mountains. During descent, you'll get a clear view of the East Cape's high-end resorts and white sand beaches.
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Continuous views of the wild Pacific surf crashing against the rugged western cliffs of the Baja peninsula.
San Quintín Volcanic Field
A unique coastal area dotted with nearly a dozen distinct volcanic cinder cones near the water's edge.
Magdalena Bay
The massive lagoon system protected by long sand islands, famous as a primary breeding ground for Gray Whales.
Sierra de la Laguna
The southern-most mountain range of the peninsula, which appears as a green island in the desert due to its pine-oak forests.
Pacific Sunset
On late afternoon flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the open ocean.
If flying in the late afternoon, choose the right side for spectacular sunset views over the Pacific. Keep your eyes peeled for the large salt evaporation ponds near Guerrero Negro. On the final approach into SJD, you may occasionally see the 'El Arco' rock formation if the flight path circles around the tip of the peninsula from the west.
Book Hotels in San Jose Del CaboDistance: 1,263 km (785 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: SJD (23.15180015563965, -109.72100067138672)
Route Type: Domestic
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