Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jacksonville to Phoenix. The right side offers superior views on both legs: St. Johns River and Jacksonville's coastal geography during takeoff, and unobstructed views of the Phoenix metro and Sonoran Desert during descent. The westbound flight path over the continental U.S. interior is less dramatic, but right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive moments.

During takeoff from Jacksonville International (JAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the St. Johns River and its meandering path through Jacksonville's urban landscape during the initial climb-out. The river's distinctive curves and the contrast between developed areas and marshland are clearly visible from 5,000–10,000 feet. Notable sights include: St. Johns River, Jacksonville metropolitan area, Atlantic coastal plain, marshland and wetlands south of the airport.

When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the Salt River Valley during descent. The urban grid of Phoenix and surrounding cities becomes increasingly detailed, and on clear days the contrast between developed land and the surrounding Sonoran Desert is striking. Notable sights include: Phoenix metropolitan area, Salt River Valley, Sonoran Desert, South Mountain Park.

The flight from Jacksonville International (JAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Gulf Coastal Plain, then the Mississippi River valley (visible around the 2-hour mark), the Ozark Plateau, the Great Plains, and finally the Colorado Plateau and Sonoran Desert as you approach Phoenix. The Mississippi River is the most notable midpoint landmark—a wide, meandering brown ribbon visible from cruise altitude. The transition from green, forested terrain in the east to arid, tan desert in the west is gradual but becomes pronounced over New Mexico and Arizona.