Chicago to Guadalajara (MDW–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,727 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 48m ago
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Y41841+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:23 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
CST
4h 7m
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✓
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F96841cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
8:23 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
CST
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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F96840cs
F9 Frontier
32N
2:01 PM
CST T1
7:04 PM
CDT
4h 3m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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Y41840+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
2:45 PM
CST T1
7:51 PM
CDT
4h 6m
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M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 8m F9Y4 → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guadalajara flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 15m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Guadalajara flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m WN → F9Y4 Denver (DEN) to Guadalajara flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 19m WN → AAF9Y4 Phoenix (PHX) to Guadalajara flights
CUN Cancún 7h 23m WN → AVF9TK Cancún (CUN) to Guadalajara flights
MCO Orlando 7h 34m WN → F9Y4 Orlando (MCO) to Guadalajara flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 4m WN → F9VBY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Guadalajara flights
ONT Ontario 8h 24m WN → F9Y4 Ontario (ONT) to Guadalajara flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 28m WN → 6RAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara flights
MIA Miami 8h 29m EJAWN → F9Y4 Miami (MIA) to Guadalajara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,727 mi 4h 7m nonstop -1h behind

MDW–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,727 miles in approximately 4h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 4 A20N 4h07 71% – F9
Aircraft on this route
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to GDL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DFW ~6h 8m ATL ~6h 15m ZCL ~6h 22m DEN ~6h 55m PHX ~7h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,488
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
MDW → GDL
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
GDL → MDW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric MDW→GDL ORD→GDL
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7
Weekly flights 8 36
Flight time 4h 7m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 71% –
Chicago (ORD) to Guadalajara flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,727 mi / 2,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 7m 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.
Facts

MDW–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,727 mi / 2,779 km
Flight time4h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take about 4h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,727 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to GDL: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver.
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 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GDL to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to GDL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to GDL is about 4 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,727 miles (2,779 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).