Guadalajara to San José (Alajuela) (GDL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Q64059
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
320
8:40 PM
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11:59 PM
CST
3h 19m
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Q6 Vuela Aviacion
320
4:18 PM
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3h 32m
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Guadalajara to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,464 mi 3h 19m nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

GDL–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vuela Aviacion, S.A. leads the route. The flight covers 1,464 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Q6 Vuela Aviacion, S.A. 6 320 3h19 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Q6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Q6 (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to SJO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SJO.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
SAL ~5h 15m DAL ~7h 9m MSP ~10h 31m JFK ~11h 47m EWR ~12h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
901
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José (Alajuela) is 0 hours the same as Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,464 mi / 2,356 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. You'll need a return or onward ticket and proof of funds (minimum USD 100 per month of stay).

Overstaying carries fines starting at USD 100 per month. Repeat violations can lead to deportation or entry bans of up to 10 years.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GDL–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,464 mi / 2,356 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 3h 19m. The route covers 1,464 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Vuela Aviacion, S.A..
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from GDL to SJO. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAL, DAL, MSP, JFK, EWR, YYZ, IAD, MIA, DFW, IAH, MEX, PTY, LAX, BOG, DEN, ATL, YUL, CUN, ORD, SFO, MCO, CLT, CDG, MAD and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJO 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to SJO

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Vuela Aviacion, S.A.. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to SJO ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,464 miles (2,356 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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