Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Spokane to Los Angeles. The right side delivers strong views at both ends — decent eastward views of the Cascades during the southward cruise and the spectacular LA Basin panorama on approach. The landing view over the Santa Monica Mountains into the world's most recognizable urban grid edges it out overall.

During takeoff from Spokane International (GEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. GEG typically departs runway 21 (heading southwest), putting the left side facing southeast toward the Selkirk Mountains and the broad Spokane River valley. You get a clear look back at the city grid and the river as you climb out. Notable sights include: Spokane River canyon, Selkirk Mountains to the northeast, downtown Spokane grid, Spokane Valley suburban sprawl.

When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX approaches from the east on runway 24L/24R heading west, so the right side faces north toward Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Los Angeles Basin. You get a sweeping view of the LA grid, the Hollywood Hills, and the Pacific coastline as you descend over the basin. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles Basin urban grid, Santa Monica Bay coastline, Hollywood Hills.

The flight from Spokane International (GEG) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight tracks south-southwest over the Columbia Plateau's dry wheat and basalt landscape, crosses the Cascade Range near Mount Adams and Mount Hood (both visible on clear days to the right/west), then passes over the high desert of central Oregon and into California over the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Central Valley before descending into the LA Basin