Guadalajara to San Antonio (GDL–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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692 mi airlines 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F96350
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:05 AM
CST T1
9:00 AM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41752
Y4 Volaris
320
4:11 PM
CST T1
6:06 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96752
F9 Frontier
A21N
4:11 PM
CST T1
7:06 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96471
F9 Frontier
32N
10:15 AM
MDT TA
11:20 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41753
Y4 Volaris
320
1:06 PM
MDT TA
2:11 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96753
F9 Frontier
320
1:06 PM
MDT TA
2:11 PM
CST
2h 5m
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 San Antonio
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 692 mi 1h 55m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

GDL–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 692 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 11 A20N, A21N 1h55
Y4 Volaris 7 320 1h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
A20NF9
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (18 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 SAT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SAT.
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One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,133
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 → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SAT → GDL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Antonio is 0 hours the same as Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
692 mi / 1,114 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
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–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance692 mi / 1,114 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 692 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from GDL to SAT. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, MSP, SJC, YYZ, MTY, JFK, SJO, IAH, DEN, EWR, DFW, SFO, PHX, LAS, MDW, CLT, MEX, MIA, ORD, LAX, IAD, SLC, ATL, MCO, CUN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAT to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SAT

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to SAT ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 692 miles (1,114 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.