SFO

When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical southbound-to-northbound final into SFO's western runways, the right side of the aircraft faces east over San Francisco Bay, giving you a great view of the city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the water traffic below. The left side mostly looks toward the Pacific side and the peninsula hills, which are less distinctive at this stage of approach. Notable sights include: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island (distant).

Arriving at San Francisco International in San Francisco, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island (distant). On the typical southbound-to-northbound final into SFO's western runways, the right side of the aircraft faces east over San Francisco Bay, giving you a great view of the city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the water traffic below. The left side mostly looks toward the Pacific side and the peninsula hills, which are less distinctive at this stage of approach.

The best window seat landing at San Francisco International (SFO) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around San Francisco (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.