Guadalajara to Acapulco (GDL–ACA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y41330
Y4 Volaris
32Q
10:00 AM
CST T1
11:21 AM
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CM Copa
32N
10:00 AM
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Y4 Volaris
32N
12:00 PM
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CM Copa
32N
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Guadalajara to Acapulco
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 349 mi 1h 21m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

GDL–ACA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 349 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–ACA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 32N 1h21 – Star Alliance –
Y4 Volaris 7 32Q 1h21 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CM
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to ACA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to ACA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
YUL ~11h 50m MEX ~15h 42m TIJ ~21h 53m IAH ~22h 5m DFW ~22h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
159
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Acapulco is 0 hours the same as Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · ACA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in Acapulco.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m.
Facts

GDL–ACA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Acapulco route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 562 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: ACA
Full nameGeneral Juan N. Álvarez International Airport
IATA / ICAOACA / MMAA
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to ACA flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport take approximately 1h 21m. The route covers 349 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from GDL to ACA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, MEX, TIJ, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ACA to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to ACA

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Volaris. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to ACA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to ACA ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 349 miles (562 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.