At San Francisco International in San Francisco: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Oakland Hills (distant).

When taking off from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. SFO typically departs runways 28L/R (westbound) or 01L/R (northbound). Left-side seats offer views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Marin Headlands during the initial climb. Right-side seats face the peninsula and urban sprawl inland, which is less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Oakland Hills (distant).

When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. SFO's primary landing runways (28L/28R) approach from the north over the San Francisco Bay. The left side offers direct views of the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, and the Oakland Hills across the water. The right side faces inland toward the peninsula and lacks the dramatic water and bridge features. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, Bay Bridge (Oakland Bay Bridge), Treasure Island, Oakland Hills.

The best window seat at San Francisco International (SFO) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around San Francisco (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.