Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Monterrey to Puerto Vallarta. While takeoff favors the right for mountain views, the landing approach to PVR from the north—which is the standard arrival direction—heavily favors the left side for the dramatic Banderas Bay and coastal mountain scenery. The landing experience is more visually rewarding and occurs when passengers are most alert.

During takeoff from General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY), sit on the Right side for the best views. MTY typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Sierra Madre Oriental as the aircraft climbs, with the city of Monterrey visible below initially. Left side faces inland terrain with less dramatic relief. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Oriental (northeast), Monterrey city grid (directly below during initial climb), Barrio Antiguo district, Cerro de la Silla (iconic saddle-shaped peak to the southeast, visible briefly).

When landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. PVR typically lands on runways aligned roughly north-south (09/27 primary). Left-side seats during descent from the north offer direct views of Banderas Bay, the Pacific coastline, and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains that frame Puerto Vallarta. Right side faces inland terrain with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Banderas Bay (large crescent-shaped water body), Pacific Ocean, Sierra Madre del Sur (coastal mountain range), Puerto Vallarta beachfront and Malecón district.

The flight from General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Sierra Madre Occidental's western slopes and descends toward the Pacific coastal plain. Nayarit state's agricultural valleys become visible in the midpoint, with the terrain transitioning from high inland mountains (3,000-4,000 feet) to coastal lowlands. The Río Grande de Santiago drainage basin is crossed during the descent phase. Banderas Bay becomes visible approximately 30 minutes before landing, with the coastal mountains of Jalisco forming the eastern boundary of the approach corridor.