Los Angeles to Guadalajara (LAX–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAX–GDL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris, Aeromexico and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 35 | 320, 321, 32N, A20N, A21N | 3h10-3h30 | – | F9 | |
| AM Aeromexico Also: SK, WS | 14 | B38M | 3h19-3h21 | SkyTeam | SK, WS | |
| VB Viva | 14 | 321, A20N | 3h06-3h15 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: CX, KE | 7 | 7M9 | 3h20 | Oneworld | CX, KE | |
| M7 Tropical Airways | 5 | 332, 333 | 2h39-3h20 | – | – | |
| 6R Alrosa | 4 | 332, 333 | 2h40-2h57 | – | – |
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 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 128 | 28 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 3m | 2h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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 Volaris, Aeromexico, Viva, Alaska Airlines, Tropical Airways and Alrosa. With 128 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to GDL is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,106 km). There are approximately 128 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 250 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Carlsbad (CLD) and San Diego (SAN).