Which side to sit on from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?
Sit on the left side flying Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). It has the better view on 7 of 7 daily flights, with San Gorgonio Mountain, San Jacinto Peak and Mississippi River delta.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 3 of 3 flights | Port of Los Angeles, San Jacinto Peak, San Gorgonio Mountain |
| Afternoon | Left | 2 of 2 flights | Port of Los Angeles, San Jacinto Peak, San Gorgonio Mountain |
| Evening | Left | 2 of 2 flights | Long Beach, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles |
What you'll see
- Marina del Rey on the right, 1 min after takeoff
- LA Port on the left, 7 min after takeoff
- Long Beach on the left, 8 min after takeoff
- Long Beach Port on the left, 8 min after takeoff
- San Gorgonio Mountain on the left, 17 min after takeoff
- San Jacinto Peak on the left, 18 min after takeoff
- Salton Sea on the right, 23 min after takeoff
- White Sands on the right, 85 min after takeoff
- Carlsbad Caverns NP on the right, 96 min after takeoff
- Lake Livingston on the left, 155 min after takeoff
- Mississippi River delta on the left, 193 min after takeoff
- Everglades on the right, 258 min after takeoff
Based on 7 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale?
Either side. This flight heads east, so the sunset is behind you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The left side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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