About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Los Cabos International (SJD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to San Jose Del Cabo. The left side captures the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario on departure, and during the flight tracks closer to the Gulf of California and Mexican interior. While the right side wins at landing, the Toronto departure view is more dramatic and memorable, and the left side also sees the Sierra Madre Occidental ranges in Mexico during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ primarily uses runways 05/23 and 06L/24R. Departing southwest on 23 or 24R, the left side faces southeast toward downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You get a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, and the broad expanse of Lake Ontario stretching to the horizon. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs along the lakeshore.
What can I see when landing at Los Cabos International in San Jose Del Cabo?
When landing at Los Cabos International (SJD), sit on the Right side for the best views. SJD sits on the Pacific side of the Baja California Sur peninsula. Aircraft typically approach from the north or northwest, landing on runway 16 heading southeast. The right side faces west toward the Pacific Ocean and the dramatic rocky coastline where the desert meets the sea near Cabo San Lucas. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline of Baja Sur, Sierra de la Laguna mountain range inland, the rocky Land's End peninsula near Cabo San Lucas, Sea of Cortez visible to the east on descent.
How long is the flight from Toronto to San Jose Del Cabo?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Los Cabos International (SJD) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Toronto to San Jose Del Cabo flight path pass over?
The flight crosses Lake Erie briefly, then over Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri before tracking southwest over Kansas and Oklahoma. It then crosses the Sierra Madre Occidental in Sonora and Sinaloa, Mexico — a broad rugged mountain range visible from cruise altitude — before descending over the Gulf of California and the Baja peninsula. The Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) is a distinctive narrow blue body of water visible on descent, separating Baja from mainland Mexico.