About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Los Cabos International (SJD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to San Jose Del Cabo. The left side delivers the dramatic Chicago departure with the skyline and Lake Michigan, and during the cruise over northern Mexico the left side faces east toward the Sierra Madre Occidental ranges and the Gulf of California coastline. The right side at landing is excellent but the left side advantage at departure and during the Sonoran Desert and Gulf of California overfly gives it the edge for the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORD departures heading southwest on runways 10L/10C/10R or 28L/28R typically swing south or west, putting the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan on the left side. You get a clear view of the downtown Loop, Grant Park, and the lakefront as the aircraft banks toward its southwestern heading. Notable sights include: Chicago Loop skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Grant Park and Museum Campus, Chicago River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Los Cabos International in San Jose Del Cabo?
When landing at Los Cabos International (SJD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Los Cabos airport sits just north of San Jose del Cabo, and aircraft typically approach from the north on runway 16 heading south. The right side gives you the Sea of Cortez and the dramatic rocky desert coastline of the Baja Peninsula, plus the distinctive land's-end peninsula tip as you descend. Notable sights include: Sea of Cortez, Baja Peninsula desert coastline, San Jose del Cabo town, Cabo San Lucas bay and arch visible to the southwest on clear days.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Jose Del Cabo?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Los Cabos International (SJD) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
What does the Chicago to San Jose Del Cabo flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over Illinois farmland, crosses the Missouri Ozarks, then enters Texas or New Mexico airspace depending on routing. Over northern Mexico you cross the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills. The Gulf of California becomes visible on the left as you descend into Baja California Sur, with the narrow sea separating the peninsula from the Mexican mainland clearly visible from cruising altitude.