Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles. While takeoff offers some desert scenery on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and varied views of the LA basin, coastline, and Pacific Ocean. The coastal approach into LAX is the scenic highlight of this short flight.

During takeoff from Luke Afb (LUF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Phoenix metropolitan area and the surrounding desert terrain as you climb out westbound. You'll see the urban sprawl of Phoenix and Glendale against the desert backdrop, with good visibility of the terrain you're climbing over. Notable sights include: Phoenix urban area, Glendale, Desert landscape east of Luke AFB, Camelback Mountain (distant, southeast).

When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into LAX. You'll see the Los Angeles basin, coastal features including the Pacific coastline, and the Long Beach area. The approach typically brings you over the LA urban area and along the coast, making left seats ideal for this route. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean and Southern California coastline, Los Angeles basin urban sprawl, Long Beach and harbor area, San Gabriel Mountains (distant, northeast).

The flight from Luke Afb (LUF) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes Approximately 1 hour.

San Gabriel Valley, San Bernardino Mountains (visible to the north/northeast during cruise), transition from desert to coastal urban development, Orange County sprawl (visible to the south during descent)