Seeing Tequila Volcano from a plane4 ★
An extinct volcano of about 9,600 ft above the town that gave tequila its name. Its slopes are covered in blue agave. Look for rows of blue-gray plants patterning the fields around the cone.
13 of our routes pass it. Jalisco · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Guadalajara: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Boston to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Charlotte to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Chicago to Guadalajara | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Denver to Guadalajara | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Detroit to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Houston to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Las Vegas to Guadalajara | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Guadalajara | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Newark to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Orlando to Guadalajara | Right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Guadalajara | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 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. 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 Tequila Volcano from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (13 of 13). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tequila Volcano 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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