Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Diego to Liberia. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the San Diego Bay and Pacific coastline during departure, then the Gulf of Papagayo and Guanacaste volcanic landscape during approach. The left side offers good landing views but misses the compelling takeoff scenery.

During takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline as the aircraft climbs southwestward over the water before turning south toward Costa Rica. You'll see the bay's distinctive shape and the Coronado Peninsula clearly. Notable sights include: San Diego Bay, Coronado Peninsula, Pacific Ocean coastline, Point Loma.

When landing at Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Liberia. You'll see the Guanacaste Province landscape, including the Gulf of Papagayo coastline and the volcanic terrain of northwestern Costa Rica as you approach from the northwest. Notable sights include: Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste volcanic highlands, Pacific coastline, Liberia valley.

The flight from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, then tracks south-southeast across open ocean. Around the midpoint, you'll pass west of mainland Mexico (Nayarit and Jalisco states) at a distance of 100+ miles—too far to see surface detail. As you approach Costa Rica, the Nicoya Peninsula becomes visible on the left (west) side, followed by the Gulf of Papagayo and the Guanacaste highlands. The entire ocean crossing offers minimal landmark visibility; focus on the coastal views at departure and arrival.