Guadalajara to San Jose (GDL–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,613 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 33m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y41820+1
Y4 Volaris
A21N
7:00 AM
CST T1
9:47 AM
PDT
3h 47m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96820cs
F9 Frontier
321
7:00 AM
CST T1
9:47 AM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96822cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:43 PM
CST T1
3:30 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41822+1
Y4 Volaris
320
12:43 PM
CST T1
3:30 PM
PDT
3h 47m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41821+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:27 AM
PDT TA
4:10 PM
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96821cs
F9 Frontier
321
11:27 AM
PDT TA
4:10 PM
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96823cs
F9 Frontier
320
5:21 PM
PDT TA
10:04 PM
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41823+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
5:21 PM
PDT TA
10:04 PM
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LAX Los Angeles 5h 19m AMASCX AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 33m AAF9Y4 AAASEJA Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 39m F9VBY4 F9JREWN Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 26m AABAF9 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Jose flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 1m AMY4 AFDLEJA Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver 8h 3m F9Y4 ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
PDX Portland 8h 15m F9Y4 ASEJAFI Portland (PDX) to San Jose flights
IAH Houston 8h 21m ACCVF9 UA Houston (IAH) to San Jose flights
SEA Seattle 8h 25m F9Y4 AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Jose flights
MDW Chicago 9h 19m F9Y4 LXJWN Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guadalajara to San Jose
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,613 mi 3h 47m nonstop -1h behind

GDL–SJC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,613 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 11 320, A21N 3h47 F9
AS Alaska Airlines 0 Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
321 Airbus A321 – F9
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
A21N Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + Y4 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 SJC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
872
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 → SJC
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
SJC → GDL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric GDL→SJC BJX→SJC PVR→SJC
Distance from GDL 123 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 22 4 1
Flight time 3h 47m 3h 56m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,613 mi / 2,595 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m 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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,613 mi / 2,595 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 3h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,613 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from GDL to SJC: Volaris, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GDL to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to SJC is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,613 miles (2,595 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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