Guadalajara to Atlanta (GDL–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS4320cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
12:50 PM
CST T1
6:39 PM
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1804+5
Seat map
DL Delta
739 Seat map
12:55 PM
CST T1
6:37 PM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS4955cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
9:53 AM
EDT TI
11:25 AM
CST
3h 32m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1992+4
Seat map
DL Delta
739 Seat map
9:58 AM
EDT TI
11:30 AM
CST
3h 32m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
SAT San Antonio 5h 15m F9Y4 AFAMDL San Antonio (SAT) to Atlanta flights
IAH Houston 5h 24m ACF9NZ AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Atlanta flights
QRO Querétaro 5h 38m Y4 AMDL Querétaro (QRO) to Atlanta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AABAF9 AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 54m AFAMAR AFAMDL Mexico City (MEX) to Atlanta flights
MCO Orlando 6h F9Y4 AFAMDL Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta flights
CUN Cancún 6h 29m AVF9TK AFAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Atlanta flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 43m AVVBY4 AMDLKL Monterrey (MTY) to Atlanta flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 47m CMVBY4 AMDLVS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Atlanta flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 47m CMVBY4 AFAMDL San José del Cabo (SJD) to Atlanta flights
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Guadalajara to Atlanta
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,469 mi 3h 46m nonstop +2h ahead

GDL–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,469 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 7 739 3h42 SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to ATL 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,811
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GDL → ATL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
ATL → GDL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric GDL→ATL BJX→ATL PVR→ATL
Distance from GDL 123 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 14 6 21
Flight time 3h 46m 3h 35m 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,469 mi / 2,364 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

GDL–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,469 mi / 2,364 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 3h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,469 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GDL to ATL: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily 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 San Antonio, George Bush Intercontinental and Querétaro Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from ATL to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJX, PVR and SLP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 GDL to ATL

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to ATL is about 3 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,469 miles (2,364 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Antonio, George Bush Intercontinental and Querétaro Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX), Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and San Luis Potosí (SLP).