Guadalajara to Mexicali (GDL–MXL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM3169
CM Copa
320
5:00 AM
CST T1
6:51 AM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3395
CM Copa
320
10:27 AM
CST T1
12:18 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3372
CM Copa
320
4:46 PM
CST T1
6:37 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41100
Y4 Volaris
320
5:46 PM
CST T1
6:37 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3236
CM Copa
320
6:01 AM
PDT
9:41 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3168
CM Copa
320
12:31 PM
PDT
4:11 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3343
CM Copa
320
6:19 PM
PDT
9:59 PM
CST
2h 40m
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 Mexicali
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,113 mi 2h 51m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

GDL–MXL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,113 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–MXL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 19 320 2h51 Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 5 320 2h51
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, Y4
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (19 flights/wk, 79%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (5 flights/wk, 21%)
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 MXL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to MXL.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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.

Other ways to reach Mexicali from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.
Metric GDL→MXL PVR→MXL MLM→MXL
Distance from GDL 126 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 24 3 3
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 43m 3h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Mexicali.
Distance & Flight Time
1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.

GDL–MXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Mexicali route.
Route details
Distance1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 19 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: MXL
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to MXL flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport take approximately 2h 51m. The route covers 1,113 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from GDL to MXL. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVR, MTY and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from MXL to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVR and MLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to MXL

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Volaris. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to MXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to MXL ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,113 miles (1,792 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Morelia (MLM).