Detroit to Guadalajara (DTW–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y41965
Y4 Volaris
A20N
7:50 AM
EDT TN
10:54 AM
CST
5h 4m
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Y45036
Y4 Volaris
2:30 PM
CST
9:18 PM
EDT
4h 48m
70%
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Y41964
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:42 PM
CST T1
6:04 AM+1
EDT
4h 22m
70%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 18m AMDLF9 → ACF9UA Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guadalajara flights
MDW Chicago 6h 23m AFDLKE → F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Guadalajara flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 35m AM → AVVBY4 Monterrey (MTY) to Guadalajara flights
ORD Chicago 6h 38m AAACAM → AMF9UA Chicago (ORD) to Guadalajara flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 41m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Guadalajara flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 59m AAAFAM → Y4 Charlotte (CLT) to Guadalajara flights
SAT San Antonio 7h 18m AFAMDL → F9Y4 San Antonio (SAT) to Guadalajara flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 28m DL → AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Guadalajara flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 41m ACAFAM → F8 Toronto (YYZ) to Guadalajara flights
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Detroit to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,896 mi 5h 4m nonstop -2h behind

DTW–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,896 miles in approximately 5h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Guadalajara (GDL) Guadalajara to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 3 A20N 5h04 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to GDL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
IAH ~6h 18m DFW ~6h 19m MDW ~6h 23m MTY ~6h 35m ORD ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,988
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → GDL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
GDL → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Guadalajara is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,896 mi / 3,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 4m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,896 mi / 3,050 km
Flight time5h 4m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take about 5h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,896 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to GDL: Volaris.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago Midway.
Guadalajara is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from GDL to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to GDL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to GDL is about 5 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,896 miles (3,050 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.