About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Cabos International (SJD) to San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Jose Del Cabo to San Diego. The right side captures the most dramatic geography: the Sea of Cortez and coastal escarpment on departure, then the Pacific coastline and San Diego Bay on arrival. While left has advantages on landing, right provides superior views for the majority of the flight's most visually distinctive segments.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Cabos International in San Jose Del Cabo?
During takeoff from Los Cabos International (SJD), sit on the Right side for the best views. SJD typically departs runway 01 (northbound) or 23 (southbound). Right-side seats offer views of the Sea of Cortez immediately east and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains rising inland to the west. The right side captures the dramatic coastal escarpment and water body that defines the Los Cabos geography. Notable sights include: Sea of Cortez (immediately visible to the east), Sierra de la Laguna mountain range (western inland backdrop), Cabo San Lucas peninsula tip (southern foreground), Todos Santos Bay (northern water feature).
What can I see when landing at San Diego International Lindbergh Fld in San Diego?
When landing at San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. SAN approaches typically use runways 09L/R (eastbound) or 27L/R (westbound). Left-side seats on descent provide clear views of San Diego Bay, the downtown skyline, and the Coronado Peninsula. The approach path over water and urban areas is most dramatic from the left side, especially during final descent. Notable sights include: San Diego Bay (central water feature), Coronado Peninsula and bridge (southern landmark), Downtown San Diego skyline (northern urban cluster), Point Loma headland (western peninsula).
How long is the flight from San Jose Del Cabo to San Diego?
The flight from Los Cabos International (SJD) to San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the San Jose Del Cabo to San Diego flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean northwest from SJD. Notable features include the Baja California coastline (Todos Santos, Cerritos, and Pescadero beaches visible from altitude on the left side during climb), the open Pacific with occasional shipping traffic, and the approach to Southern California where the Channel Islands may be visible on clear days roughly 40 miles southwest of San Diego. The Peninsular Ranges form a distant inland ridge visible from altitude as the aircraft approaches SAN from the south.