Guadalajara to Ontario (GDL–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,280 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 12h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F96862
F9 Frontier
321
5:54 PM
CST T1
8:11 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41862
Y4 Volaris
320
6:54 PM
CST T1
8:11 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96860
F9 Frontier
320
8:35 PM
CST T1
10:52 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41860
Y4 Volaris
32Q
9:35 PM
CST T1
10:52 PM
PDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41863
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:02 PM
PDT T2
3:00 AM+1
CST
2h 58m
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 Ontario
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,280 mi 3h 17m nonstop -1h behind 24 1-stop hubs

GDL–ONT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,280 miles in approximately 3h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–ONT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 14 320, 321 3h17
Y4 Volaris 14 320, 32Q 3h17
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – F9
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (28 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 ONT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
828
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 → ONT
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ONT → GDL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays →

Other ways to reach Ontario from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric GDL→ONT BJX→ONT MLM→ONT
Distance from GDL 123 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 28 3 14
Flight time 3h 17m 3h 33m 3h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Ontario International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
1,280 mi / 2,059 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m.
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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance1,280 mi / 2,059 km
Flight time3h 17m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Ontario International Airport take approximately 3h 17m. The route covers 1,280 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from GDL to ONT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CVG, SJD, MIA, EWR, ANC, CLT, PHX, DEN, DFW, SJC, IAH, LAS, SFO, MDW, SMF, OAK, SEA, ORD, PDX, SLC, YUL, ATL and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ontario is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from ONT to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJX 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 ONT

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GDL to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to ONT ranges from 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,280 miles (2,059 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX) and Morelia (MLM).