Guadalajara to San Diego (GDL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3:00 PM
PDT
6:54 PM
CST
2h 54m
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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 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 51m AAF9Y4 AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 6m AMASCX AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 5h 17m AMCMF9 AS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to San Diego flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 20m CMVBY4 ASWN San José del Cabo (SJD) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 22m F9VBY4 ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
SJC San Jose 6h 7m F9Y4 ASEJAWN San Jose (SJC) to San Diego flights
RNO Reno 6h 23m F9Y4 ASWN Reno (RNO) to San Diego flights
OAK Oakland 6h 31m VBY4 ASSISWN Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AABAF9 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 36m AMSKWS ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guadalajara to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between GDL and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,770
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 → SAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
Return
SAN → GDL
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric GDL→SAN PVR→SAN
Distance from GDL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to SAN flights.
This route has limited weekly 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from SAN to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Puerto Vallarta (PVR).