Guadalajara to Salt Lake City (GDL–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GDL–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,490 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | B38M | 3h46 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 3 | A20N | 3h44 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Guadalajara
| Metric | GDL→SLC | TPQ→SLC | PVR→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDL | – | 117 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 4h 2m | 3h 31m |
Travel Essentials
GDL: CST · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
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.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
GDL–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDL to SLC
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GDL to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GDL to SLC is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,490 miles (2,398 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Cabos and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tepic (TPQ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR).