Guadalajara to Fort Lauderdale (GDL–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,516 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 33 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
CUN Cancún 5h 28m AVF9VB ADB6NK Cancún (CUN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 5h 59m ACCVF9 ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AABAF9 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 36m DLVS ADAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 15m Y4 AAF9NK Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
ORD Chicago 8h 33m 5YAMF9 AAACAD Chicago (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DTW Detroit 8h 43m Y4 AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale flights
EWR Newark 8h 50m F9Y4 ACADB6 Newark (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
DEN Denver 9h 27m F9Y4 ADEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Fort Lauderdale flights
MCO Orlando 9h 32m F9Y4 B6NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
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Guadalajara to Fort Lauderdale
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,516 mi 2h 56m nonstop +2h ahead

GDL–FLL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,831
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 → FLL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
FLL → GDL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric GDL→FLL PVR→FLL
Distance from GDL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 56m 3h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,516 mi / 2,440 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m 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 FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

GDL–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,516 mi / 2,440 km
Flight time2h 56m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,516 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from FLL to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVR. 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 FLL

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GDL to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to FLL is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,516 miles (2,440 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puerto Vallarta (PVR).