Los Angeles to Guadalajara (LAX–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–GDL is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 32N, A20N, A21N | 3h07 | – | – | |
| Y4 Volaris | 28 | 320, 321, 32N, A20N | 2h49-3h07 | – | – | |
| VB Viva | 14 | 321 | 2h52-2h56 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 12 | 73J | 3h14-3h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 39M | 3h16 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 6 | 73J | 3h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| M7 mas | 5 | 333 | 2h20-2h48 | – | – | |
| 6R Alrosa | 3 | 333 | 2h28-2h46 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→GDL | ONT→GDL | CLD→GDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 47 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 103 | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 58m | 2h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–GDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to GDL
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, mas, Viva and Volaris. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to GDL ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,106 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 199 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Carlsbad (CLD) and Palm Springs (PSP).