Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego. Left side scores higher due to the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental foothills and scenic Puerto Vallarta coastal departure, plus varied terrain throughout the cruise phase as the flight tracks northward along Mexico's Pacific coast. Right side is dominated by open ocean during cruise with only the landing approach providing significant visual interest. The takeoff advantage on the left outweighs the landing advantage on the right.

During takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Puerto Vallarta's dramatic coastal departure with the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills rising immediately inland, plus the Bahía de Banderas shoreline. Right side faces open Pacific Ocean with no significant features during initial climb. Notable sights include: Bahía de Banderas (crescent bay), Sierra Madre Occidental foothills, Puerto Vallarta harbor and beachfront, Punta de Mita peninsula.

When landing at San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior landing approach scenery: the San Diego Bay complex with downtown skyline, Coronado Island, and the Pacific coastline are all visible during descent. Left side shows only open ocean and distant Mexican coastline. Notable sights include: San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, downtown San Diego skyline, Point Loma peninsula.

The flight from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) takes 2h 15m.

Nayarit coastline with Riviera Nayarit beaches, Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range paralleling the coast, Sinaloa coastal plains, transition to Sonoran Desert terrain, Colorado River delta region, Imperial Valley agricultural areas, and the San Jacinto Mountains appearing on the eastern horizon as the flight approaches Southern California