Guadalajara to Fresno (GDL–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,496 mi airlines 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM1786
AM Aeromexi
738
7:00 PM
CST T1
8:47 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41832
Y4 Volaris
32Q
9:11 PM
CST T1
11:00 PM+1
PDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41830
Y4 Volaris
32N
9:11 PM
CST T1
11:59 PM
PDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41833
Y4 Volaris
320
12:50 AM
PDT
6:14 AM
CST
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41831
Y4 Volaris
32N
1:50 AM
PDT
7:14 AM
CST
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM1787
AM Aeromexi
7S8
11:31 PM
PDT
4:21 AM+1
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guadalajara to Fresno
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,496 mi 3h 47m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

GDL–FAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,496 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 14 32N, 32Q 3h48-3h49
AM Aeromexico 7 738 3h47 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 FAT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
404
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 → FAT
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
25%
Return
FAT → GDL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays →

Other ways to reach Fresno from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric GDL→FAT BJX→FAT MLM→FAT
Distance from GDL 123 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 3 4
Flight time 3h 47m 3h 55m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fresno is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,496 mi / 2,407 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m to 3h 49m.
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.

GDL–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance1,496 mi / 2,407 km
Flight time3h 47m to 3h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take approximately 3h 47m to 3h 49m. The route covers 1,496 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Volaris.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from GDL to FAT. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, IAH, DEN, LAS, SFO, SEA, DFW, LAX, PDX, PHX and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fresno is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from FAT to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJX and MLM. 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 FAT

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to FAT ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,496 miles (2,407 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX) and Morelia (MLM).