Guadalajara to Sacramento (GDL–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,661 mi airlines 29/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F96810
F9 Frontier
321
6:34 PM
CST T1
9:45 PM
PDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41810
Y4 Volaris
A21N
7:34 PM
CST T1
9:45 PM
PDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96812
F9 Frontier
A21N
8:04 PM
CST T1
11:15 PM
PDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM788
AM Aeromexi
7M8
8:30 PM
CST T1
10:50 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41812
Y4 Volaris
32Q
9:04 PM
CST T1
11:15 PM+1
PDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM789
AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:30 AM
PDT TB
6:21 AM
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41813
Y4 Volaris
32Q
12:40 AM
PDT TB
6:24 AM
CST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96813
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:40 AM
PDT TB
5:24 AM
CST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41811
Y4 Volaris
32N
10:23 PM
PDT TB
2:51 AM+1
CST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41815
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:44 PM
PDT TB
4:25 AM+1
CST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guadalajara to Sacramento
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,661 mi 4h 11m nonstop -1h behind 28 1-stop hubs

GDL–SMF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, Volaris and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,661 miles in approximately 4h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 11 321, A21N 4h11
Y4 Volaris 11 32Q, A21N 4h11
AM Aeromexico 7 7M8 4h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
A21NF9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (22 flights/wk, 76%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 24%)
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 SMF direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,200
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 → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → GDL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric GDL→SMF MLM→SMF
Distance from GDL 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 29 8
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Sacramento International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
1,661 mi / 2,674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 11m to 4h 20m.
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–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance1,661 mi / 2,674 km
Flight time4h 11m to 4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 27 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 4h 11m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,661 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from GDL to SMF. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, PSP, DAL, SJD, CVG, MSP, ATL, JFK, SFO, LAS, DFW, MEX, DEN, CLT, YVR, IAH, SLC, PHX, SEA, AUS, LAX, ONT, PDX, MCO, ORD, MDW, EWR and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from SMF to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 SMF

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Frontier and Volaris. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GDL to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to SMF ranges from 4 hours 11 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,661 miles (2,674 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM).