Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Everett to Puerto Vallarta. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Cascade Range and Puget Sound during departure, then the Sierra Madre Occidental and Banderas Bay during approach. The entire flight path south follows the Pacific coast, making the right side (western side) the consistent winner for scenic views.

During takeoff from Snohomish Co (PAE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Cascade Range immediately east of Paine Field during climb-out. The northbound departure corridor also aligns with views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the north and northeast. Notable sights include: Cascade Range (Mount Rainier visible on clear days ~80 miles southeast), Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Lake Washington.

When landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains and the Banderas Bay coastline during the final approach into Puerto Vallarta. The descent path typically brings these features into clear view on the western side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Occidental (coastal range), Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta city and harbor, Pacific Ocean coastline.

The flight from Snohomish Co (PAE) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) takes 4h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Pacific coast near the California-Oregon border, then follows the Mexican coastline south. Notable features include the Klamath Mountains (northern California), the Sierra Nevada distant to the east, the Baja California Peninsula to the right (east), and the Mexican Pacific coastline with its numerous bays and river valleys. The Nayarit and Jalisco coastal regions show dramatic terrain where the Sierra Madre meets the ocean.