Guadalajara to Chicago/Rockford (GDL–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

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Guadalajara to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,711 mi 4h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

GDL–RFD had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,711 miles in 4h 27m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GDL–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,711 mi / 2,753 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 27m gate to gate.
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–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance1,711 mi / 2,753 km
Flight time4h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 4h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,711 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GDL to RFD: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara.
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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 RFD

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

GDL to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to RFD is about 4 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,711 miles (2,753 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.