Seeing Mount San Antonio from a plane
Known to everyone as Mount Baldy, at 10,064 ft the highest point in Los Angeles County. Look for a bare, pale summit above the San Gabriels, often snow-white in winter behind the LA basin.
8 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Los Angeles: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Los Angeles | Right | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles | Right | on the way down |
| Honolulu to Las Vegas | Right | 281 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Los Angeles | Right | on the way down |
| Las Vegas to Los Angeles | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Los Angeles | Right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles | Right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Orange County | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount San Antonio from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (8 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount San Antonio from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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