Guadalajara to Oakland (GDL–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,641 mi airlines 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 10h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Y41774
Y4 Volaris
A21N
8:39 AM
CST T1
11:45 AM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41770
Y4 Volaris
320
3:32 PM
CST T1
6:38 PM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41772
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:24 PM
CST T1
9:30 PM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB586
VB Viva
A20N
7:25 PM
CST T1
9:30 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41775
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:29 PM
PDT T1
7:03 PM
CST
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41771
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:16 PM
PDT T1
12:59 AM+1
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41773
Y4 Volaris
A21N
11:07 PM
PDT T1
3:50 AM+1
CST
3h 43m
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 Oakland
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,641 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

GDL–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,641 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 17 320, 32N, A21N 4h06
VB Viva 5 A20N 4h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
A20NVB
A21NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (22 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 OAK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
707
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 → OAK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
OAK → GDL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric GDL→OAK BJX→OAK PVR→OAK
Distance from GDL 123 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 22 7
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 18m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,641 mi / 2,641 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 6m.
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.

GDL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,641 mi / 2,641 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 17 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 6m. The route covers 1,641 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from GDL to OAK. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, PSP, PVR, SMF, EGE, DFW, DAL, YVR, SJD, SAL, MCO, ATL, MIA, CLT, MDW, JFK, IAD, DEN, LAS, PHX, MEX, LAX, SEA, PDX, SLC, ONT and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from OAK 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.
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 OAK

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to OAK ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,641 miles (2,641 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX), Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Morelia (MLM).