About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to San Diego. Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over West Texas and New Mexico the right side also faces slightly more toward the southern Guadalupe Mountains and the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, though at 35,000 feet both sides see similar high desert terrain. The decisive advantage is the spectacular San Diego Bay approach on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW typically departs westbound on runways 17L/17R or 18L/18R heading south then turning west. Right side gives you a clear view of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sprawl, the Trinity River corridor, and downtown Fort Worth as you climb and bank west. Left side faces open suburban terrain with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Downtown Fort Worth skyline, Trinity River corridor, Eagle Mountain Lake to the northwest, suburban DFW grid spreading to the horizon.
What can I see when landing at San Diego International Lindbergh Fld in San Diego?
When landing at San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. SAN runway 27 is the primary arrival, meaning aircraft approach from the east over Mission Valley and downtown San Diego before touching down heading west. Right side gives you the San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and the Pacific Ocean on final approach. Left side sees Mission Hills and the urban grid but misses the water entirely. Notable sights include: San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and the Coronado Bridge, Point Loma peninsula, Pacific Ocean.
How long is the flight from Dallas-fort Worth to San Diego?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Dallas-fort Worth to San Diego flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the flat Permian Basin of West Texas, then the Sacramento Mountains and Guadalupe Mountains of southern New Mexico, followed by the Chihuahuan Desert transition zone, the Sonoran Desert of southeastern Arizona including the Tucson Basin visible to the north, and finally the Colorado Desert and Salton Sea (visible as a large pale inland lake) before descending into coastal San Diego