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

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1,113 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM3169cs
CM Copa
320
6:17 AM
CST T1
8:02 AM
PDT
2h 45m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41104+1
Y4 Volaris
320
6:17 AM
CST T1
8:02 AM
PDT
2h 45m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3395cs
CM Copa
320
10:36 AM
CST T1
12:21 PM
PDT
2h 45m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41102+1
Y4 Volaris
320
10:36 AM
CST T1
12:21 PM
PDT
2h 45m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3372cs
CM Copa
320
5:54 PM
CST T1
7:39 PM
PDT
2h 45m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41100+1
Y4 Volaris
320
5:54 PM
CST T1
7:39 PM
PDT
2h 45m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41103+1
Y4 Volaris
320
6:01 AM
PDT T1
9:43 AM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3236cs
CM Copa
320
6:01 AM
PDT T1
9:43 AM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41101+1
Y4 Volaris
320
1:33 PM
PDT T1
5:15 PM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3168cs
CM Copa
320
1:33 PM
PDT
5:15 PM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3343cs
CM Copa
320
6:19 PM
PDT T1
10:01 PM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41107
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:09 PM
PDT
11:51 PM
CST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41105+1
Y4 Volaris
320
8:55 PM
PDT
12:31 AM+1
CST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 4h 23m CMVBY4 Y4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Mexicali flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 24m AVVBY4 CMVBY4 Monterrey (MTY) to Mexicali flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 53m AMARAV AMCMIB Mexico City (MEX) to Mexicali flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 5h 55m AMCMF9 Y4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mexicali flights
CUL Culiacán 7h 14m CMY4 Y4 Culiacán (CUL) to Mexicali flights
LMM Los Mochis 21h 53m CMY4 Y4 Los Mochis (LMM) to Mexicali flights
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Guadalajara to Mexicali
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,113 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

GDL–MXL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,113 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–MXL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: CM 19 320 2h45 CM
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (19 flights/wk, 100%)
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
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to MXL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
187
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 BJX→MXL PVR→MXL
Distance from GDL 123 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 37 2 2
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 51m 2h 34m
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 45m gate to gate.

GDL–MXL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Mexicali route.
Route details
Distance1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,113 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GDL to MXL: Volaris.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, Monterrey and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
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 BJX, PVR 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.
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 Volaris. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GDL to MXL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to MXL is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,113 miles (1,792 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Monterrey and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX), Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Morelia (MLM).