Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Ontario. The right side wins overall because the dramatic arrival view of the San Gabriel Mountains and Mt. Baldy on approach to ONT is the most visually striking moment of this short flight. During cruise the right side also tracks closer to the Mojave Desert terrain and the transition from Sonoran to Mojave landscapes.

During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHX typically departs westbound on runways 26L/26R, so the left (south) side gives you a clear view of South Mountain Park and the broad Phoenix metro grid as you climb out. You'll also catch the Salt River basin and the Estrella Mountains to the southwest. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park, Estrella Mountains, Salt River bed, Phoenix downtown skyline.

When landing at Ontario International (ONT), sit on the Right side for the best views. ONT typically lands eastbound on runways 26L/26R approach from the west, meaning aircraft approach from the west heading east. On the right (south) side you get a clear view of the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply above the Inland Empire, with Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) prominently visible as the highest peak. The urban sprawl of the Inland Empire fills the foreground below. Notable sights include: Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy), San Gabriel Mountains, Inland Empire urban grid, San Bernardino Valley.

The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Ontario International (ONT) takes Approximately 55-65 minutes.

The flight crosses the Harquahala Mountains and the Salome corridor in western Arizona, then transits the Colorado Desert and the low ranges of the Chuckwalla and Orocopia Mountains before descending into the Coachella Valley and the San Gorgonio Pass area. The distinctive wind farms of San Gorgonio Pass are visible just before the Inland Empire on the right side.