Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Francisco to Monterey. While takeoff offers Bay Area scenery, the landing descent provides more sustained and dramatic views of the Monterey Peninsula's rugged coastline and the Santa Lucia Mountains—the defining geography of this short route. Right seats capture the best of the approach.

During takeoff from San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer immediate views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge area, and the Marin Headlands as you climb out southbound. Right seats face inland toward the East Bay hills with less dramatic scenery during initial climb. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, San Francisco city grid.

When landing at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during descent into Monterey, including the Monterey Peninsula's distinctive coastline, Monterey Bay, and the Santa Lucia Mountains to the east. Left seats face inland over agricultural areas with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Monterey Bay, Monterey Peninsula coastline, Santa Lucia Mountains, Carmel-Big Sur coast.

The flight from San Francisco International (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) takes 0h 35m.

Santa Cruz Mountains (visible to the left during cruise), Monterey Bay opening to the south, transition from San Francisco Bay Area urban sprawl to coastal agricultural lands of the Salinas Valley, Point Lobos and Big Sur coastline approaching from the south