Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palm Springs to Newark. While the takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery on the left, the landing approach on the right provides iconic views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline—more memorable and visually distinctive for most passengers. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Palm Springs International (PSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the Coachella Valley floor. The aircraft climbs northeastward from PSP, so left-side passengers see the dramatic escarpment and desert terrain that defines the region. Notable sights include: San Jacinto Mountains, Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, Mount San Jacinto peak.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best views during the descent into Newark. The aircraft approaches from the southwest over New Jersey, and right-side passengers see the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey urban corridor as the plane descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Meadowlands, Newark Bay.

The flight from Palm Springs International (PSP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Colorado River near the Arizona-California border, then proceeds northeast over Arizona and New Mexico deserts, the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois before reaching the Ohio River valley and approaching the Northeast. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Grand Canyon region (visible from altitude on clear days), the Rio Grande, and the Mississippi River near St. Louis. However, most of the cross-country flight occurs over relatively flat terrain with limited dramatic scenery—the takeoff and landing segments offer the most visually compelling views.