Guadalajara to Los Angeles (GDL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GDL–LAX is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 32N, A20N | 3h27 | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 28 | 32N, A20N, A21N | 3h27 | – | – | – |
| VB Viva | 14 | 321, A21N | 2h38-3h17 | – | – | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 12 | 73H, 73J | 2h57-3h38 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 7M9 | 3h41 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | 73J | 3h38 | – | – | – |
| 6R Alrosa | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Guadalajara
| Metric | GDL→LAX | AGU→LAX | UPN→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDL | – | 103 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | 9 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 38m | 3h 22m | 3h 43m |
Travel Essentials
GDL: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
GDL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDL to LAX
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, Viva and Volaris. With 96 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GDL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GDL to LAX ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,106 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 192 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), Uruapan (UPN) and Tepic (TPQ).