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

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1,661 mi airlines 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 44m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y41810+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:51 PM
CST T1
10:00 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41814
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:20 PM
CST T1
10:29 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96810cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:35 PM
CST T1
10:44 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM788+1
AM Aeromexi
7S8
7:36 PM
CST T1
10:55 PM
PDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41812+1
Y4 Volaris
320
8:30 PM
CST T1
11:39 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96812cs
F9 Frontier
320
8:30 PM
CST T1
11:39 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM789+1
AM Aeromexi
7S8
12:35 AM
PDT TB
5:25 AM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41813+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
12:40 AM
PDT TB
6:24 AM
CST
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96813cs
F9 Frontier
32N
1:04 AM
PDT TB
5:45 AM
CST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41811+1
Y4 Volaris
320
11:07 PM
PDT TB
3:40 AM+1
CST
3h 33m
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
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,661 mi 4h 9m nonstop -1h behind 32 1-stop hubs

GDL–SMF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,661 miles in approximately 4h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 32 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
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 11 320, 32N, 32Q 4h09 F9
AM Aeromexico 7 7S8 4h19 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9, Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (11 flights/wk, 61%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 39%)
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
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,132
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.

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric GDL→SMF BJX→SMF PVR→SMF
Distance from GDL 123 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 28 3 1
Flight time 4h 9m 4h 18m 3h 50m
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 9m to 4h 19m.
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 9m to 4h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 25 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 9m to 4h 19m. The route covers 1,661 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from GDL to SMF. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, PSP, AUS, DAL, HOU, MEX, SJD, CVG, PVR, MSP, ATL, YYZ, JFK, HNL, LAS, CLT, DFW, DEN, IAD, SFO, IAH, MDW, PHX, LAX, MCO, ORD, ONT, SEA, PDX, SLC, EWR and YVR. 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 BJX, PVR and 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 and Volaris. With 28 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 9 minutes to 4 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,661 miles (2,674 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 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 Silao (BJX), Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Morelia (MLM).