Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to San Diego. While landing favors the left, the takeoff view of Lake Ontario and the Toronto region is more visually distinctive and sustained. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery during the first and last 30 minutes of the flight.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure, with the Toronto skyline visible to the left but receding quickly. The lake dominates the right window for the first 10-15 minutes of climb-out. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto downtown skyline, Scarborough Bluffs, Niagara Escarpment ridge (distant).

When landing at San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into San Diego. The Pacific coastline, Mission Bay, and the San Diego Bay are all visible on the left as the aircraft turns westbound for final approach. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline, Mission Bay, San Diego Bay, Point Loma peninsula.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Great Lakes region, then transitions over the American Midwest. Notable features include: Lake Michigan (visible if the route passes near Chicago), the Mississippi River valley, the Rocky Mountain Front (visible as a distant ridge on the western horizon during cruise), and the Colorado Plateau. The Sierra Nevada mountains become visible as the aircraft approaches California, with the Central Valley visible below before descent into San Diego.