Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Zihuatanejo. While takeoff offers good views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and Zihuatanejo Bay are visually striking and the primary scenic payoff for this route.

During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer clear views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific coastline as you climb out westbound over the ocean. You'll see the LA basin sprawl and coastal cities receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains, Pacific Ocean coastline, Los Angeles basin urban grid, Catalina Island (distant).

When landing at Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International (ZIH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and the Pacific coastline as you descend toward Zihuatanejo. The rugged terrain and coastal geography are most visible from the right side on approach. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, Pacific Ocean, Zihuatanejo Bay, Ixtapa coastal development.

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International (ZIH) takes 2h 15m.

Baja California peninsula (distant to the east), Pacific coastline of Nayarit and Jalisco states, Sierra Madre Occidental mountains (far inland to the east)