Guadalajara to San Juan (GDL–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Guadalajara to San Juan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,429 mi 4h 57m nonstop +2h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

GDL–SJU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TXG leads the route. The flight covers 2,429 miles in approximately 4h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–SJU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TXG TXG 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TXG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
927
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
+2h
San Juan is 2 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · SJU: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 8:00 PM in San Juan.
Distance & Flight Time
2,429 mi / 3,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 57m.
Visa & Entry

Puerto Rico is a US territory, so Mexican passport holders need a valid US visa or approved ESTA to enter. The B1/B2 tourist visa costs $185 in application fees, requires an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in Mexico, and processing varies from 1 day to several weeks depending on the post. The Border Crossing Card (BCC/laser visa) only works for land border crossings to the US mainland within 25 miles of the border, not for flying to Puerto Rico. You need a full B1/B2 stamp or an approved ESTA-equivalent if eligible.

Mexican nationals are not eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program (ESTA), so a B1/B2 visa is the standard path. Required documents for the interview include a valid passport, DS-160 confirmation page, appointment letter, one photo (2x2 inches), and evidence of ties to Mexico (employment, property, family). Financial proof such as bank statements and pay stubs strengthens the application. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays up to 180 days per visit.

Direct flights from Mexico City (MEX), Cancun (CUN), and Guadalajara (GDL) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin (SJU) run 4 to 5 hours on JetBlue, United, and Volaris. Puerto Rico uses the US dollar. No customs or passport control between US states and Puerto Rico, so after clearing CBP at your departure airport in Mexico, arrival in San Juan is domestic. No mandatory vaccinations. Puerto Rico runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC minus 4), 1 to 2 hours ahead of most Mexican time zones.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GDL–SJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to San Juan route.
Route details
Distance2,429 mi / 3,910 km
Flight time4h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to SJU flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport take approximately 4h 57m. The route covers 2,429 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TXG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, FLL, DAL, AUS, HOU, CVG, MDW, PHX, JFK, LAS, MSP, YYZ, YUL, MDE, SFO, IAD, EWR, MCO, PTY, CUN, DFW, LUX, IAH, BOG, ORD, MIA, CLT, ATL, MAD and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Juan is 2 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
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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 SJU

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are connected by nonstop service from TXG.

GDL to SJU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to SJU ranges from 4 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,429 miles (3,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.