New York to Guadalajara (JFK–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,221 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 7h 17m ATB6FI → F9NHUA Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 30m AMB6DL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Guadalajara flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 31m AAAMAT → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guadalajara flights
CUN Cancún 7h 46m AAAMB6 → AVF9TK Cancún (CUN) to Guadalajara flights
ORD Chicago 7h 50m AAAFAS → F9N8VB Chicago (ORD) to Guadalajara flights
MCO Orlando 7h 52m ADAFAT → F9Y4 Orlando (MCO) to Guadalajara flights
MTY Monterrey 8h VB → AVVBY4 Monterrey (MTY) to Guadalajara flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 1m AAAMDL → AMARAV Mexico City (MEX) to Guadalajara flights
SJD San José del Cabo 8h 37m B6QR → CMVBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 39m AAAFAT → Y4 Charlotte (CLT) to Guadalajara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Guadalajara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,221 mi 5h 26m nonstop -2h behind

JFK–GDL had nonstop service from Viva, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,221 miles in 5h 26m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps JFK Routes GDL Routes JFK Live Flights GDL Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from Guadalajara (GDL) Guadalajara to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 0 – – 74% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
NLU ~7h 8m IAH ~7h 17m ATL ~7h 30m DFW ~7h 31m CUN ~7h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,275
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → GDL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
GDL → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from New York

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric JFK→GDL TEB→GDL EWR→GDL
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 14
Flight time 5h 26m 4h 59m 5h 5m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Guadalajara flights · Newark (EWR) to Guadalajara flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Guadalajara is 2 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,221 mi / 3,575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance2,221 mi / 3,575 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take about 5h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 2,221 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to GDL: Viva. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GDL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Guadalajara is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from GDL to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to GDL

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) had nonstop service from Viva, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to GDL is about 5 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,221 miles (3,575 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).