Guadalajara to Sacramento (GDL–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sacramento from Guadalajara
| Metric | GDL→SMF | MLM→SMF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDL | – | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 8 |
| Flight time | 4h 11m | 4h 42m |
Travel Essentials
GDL: CST · SMF: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Sacramento.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).