A seat on the left side features iconic views of the historic fortifications of Old San Juan and the colorful colonial buildings as the plane descends. This side also offers a clear look at the northern beaches before touching down.
While both sides offer views of the approach into Puerto Rico, the right side consistently features the spectacular turquoise island chains of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos.
The right side is preferred for spectacular views of the Bahamas archipelago and the turquoise Caribbean reefs during the final hour of the flight, plus potential Chicago skyline views on departure.
The left side offers the most vibrant views of the Turks and Caicos shallow reefs upon departure and provides the iconic aerial perspective of Old San Juan and the San Felipe del Morro Fortress during the final approach into SJU.
The left side provides the most iconic entry into Puerto Rico, featuring direct views of the historic El Morro fortress and the vibrant architecture of Old San Juan during the final approach.
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Dominican Republic's interior mountains and a rare aerial look at the isolated Mona Island, followed by the lush southern slopes of Puerto Rico.
The right side offers a spectacular gallery of the Bahamas archipelago and the North Atlantic coast, followed by the rugged northern shores of the Dominican Republic before reaching Puerto Rico.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Bahamas archipelago and the iconic historical landmarks of Old San Juan during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and coastal scenery. You get a better look at the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coastline on departure and the iconic historic architecture of Old San Juan upon arrival.
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the Dominican Republic's lush Samaná Peninsula followed by the scenic western and northern coastlines of Puerto Rico.
The left side offers a superior view during the approach into San Juan, featuring the rugged northern coastline of Puerto Rico and a spectacular perspective of Old San Juan and El Morro fortress before landing.
The right side offers the most iconic approach into San Juan, providing a perfect view of the historic Old San Juan district and El Morro fortress as the aircraft aligns for landing, as well as views of the US coastline during departure.
The right side offers a superior mix of the Colombian Andes mountains upon departure, the unique desert landscapes of the La Guajira Peninsula, and the most iconic views of the San Juan coastline and mountain interior during the descent.