Guadalajara to Mexico City (GDL–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Guadalajara to Mexico City
4 carriers, 328 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
328 Flights/wk
285 mi
1h nonstop
61 1-stop hubs
GDL–MEX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 285 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop GDL–MEX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, AR, G3, UX, WS | 113 | 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 | 1h25-1h49 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AR, G3, UX, WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: HU, IB | 42 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 1h23 | – | – | HU, IB |
| VB Viva Also: AV, IB | 34 | 320, 321 | 1h20 | – | – | AV, IB |
| BA British Airways | 1 | – | 1h | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 MEX direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to MEX.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Mexico City from Guadalajara
Nearby airports with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
| Metric | GDL→MEX | AGU→MEX | TPQ→MEX |
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| Distance from GDL | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 328 | 110 | 17 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 15m | 1h 32m |
Aguascalientes (AGU) to Mexico City flights · Tepic (TPQ) to Mexico City flights · Silao (BJX) to Mexico City flights
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Mexico City is 0 hours
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GDL: CST · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City.
GDL: CST · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
285 mi / 459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 49m.
Getting from MEX
Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.
Mexico City Climate
High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.
Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.
Facts
GDL–MEX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance285 mi / 459 km
Flight time1h to 1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights328 out / 351 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GDL to MEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 49m. The route covers 285 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, British Airways, Viva and Volaris. Plus 8 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 328 nonstop flights per week from GDL to MEX. The return direction has about 351 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through REX, AUS, SAL, CEN, MZT, ZIH, SMF, DEN, MSP, LAS, PXM, TAP, ACA, PVR, MCO, TGZ, JFK, SJD, YUL, MIA, EWR, CUU, IAD, OAX, CUL, SAT, DGO, DFW, OAK, TRC, IAH, VER, MTY, CUN, SJO, HMO, SFO, MID, LMM, VSA, TIJ, CJS, MXL, LAP, PTY, LAX, YVR, SLC, ORD, BOG, PHX, ATL, SEA, MDE, YYZ, CLT, MAD, YYC, CDG, LHR and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MEX 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.
Aeromexico operates at Terminal 2 at AICM, which is its primary hub terminal. Volaris and Viva Aerobus use Terminal 1. If you arrive on Aeromexico from GDL and have an onward connection on Volaris, the inter-terminal transfer requires clearing the checkpoint between terminals, which takes 20-30 minutes minimum. The two terminals share a pedestrian bridge and bus shuttle.
Block time from Guadalajara to Mexico City is 55-65 minutes. Aeromexico uses Boeing 737-800s and Embraer 190s on this segment. Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly A320 and A319 family aircraft. Aeromexico Connect ERJ-190s handle some off-peak rotations. The short sector means all carriers target fast turnarounds; the aircraft type has minimal practical effect on passenger experience on this distance.
Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo airport sits 16 km south of the city center. Toll Road 44 connects it directly, and the standard taxi fare to the city center runs MXN 280-350 via authorized airport taxi. Uber operates from a designated lot. The airport has one runway and handles over 12 million passengers annually. During peak holiday periods in December and summer, arrivals backs up at the main access road. Allow 90 minutes for check-in during Semana Santa and Christmas.
Guadalajara to Mexico City: Mexico's Highest-Frequency Domestic Corridor
GDL-MEX is one of the busiest domestic routes in Latin America, carrying over 300 weekly departures combined across Aeromexico, Aeromexico Connect, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus. The 479 km segment connects Mexico's second-largest city to its capital, a corridor dense with business, government, and family travel. Volaris and Viva Aerobus have grown to hold a majority of seats on this route, while Aeromexico maintains a significant share via Terminal 2. Flight time is under one hour in the air, making it one of the few domestic segments where frequency matters more than flight time. Departures run from 06:00 to 23:00 with departures every 20-45 minutes at peak times.
Hub Context and Aircraft Operations
Mexico City Benito Juarez is altitude-sensitive at 2,230 meters above sea level, which affects payload on hot days. Carriers adjust fuel loads and occasionally offload cargo to maintain passenger capacity on full flights during summer afternoons. The terminal split between Aeromexico at T2 and low-cost carriers at T1 affects connection planning for passengers transiting MEX. Both AICM terminals are connected airside for departing passengers but the transfer adds time. New airport AIFA handles some Aeromexico regional traffic but the bulk of GDL-MEX operations remain at AICM.