Seeing Pinnacles National Park from a planeup to 3 ★
Volcanic spires that formed about 195 miles to the south and rode the San Andreas Fault north. California condors fly here. Look for the jagged rock outcrops.
2 of our routes pass it. California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
San Diego to Oakland: sit on the left, 39 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego to Oakland | Left | 39 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to San Jose | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 42 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Pinnacles National Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Pinnacles National Park from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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