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

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Y4 Volaris
32N
6:54 PM
CDT T1
11:24 PM
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F9 Frontier
32N
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Y4 Volaris
32N
1:39 PM
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Chicago to Guadalajara
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,727 mi 4h 30m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

MDW–GDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,727 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MDW Routes GDL Routes MDW Live Flights GDL Live Flights MDW Delays
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
F9 Frontier 4 32N 4h30 65% – –
Y4 Volaris 4 32N 4h30 65% – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (8 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
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
DAL ~4h 58m HOU ~6h 11m EGE ~7h 0m OPF ~7h 25m CVG ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,619
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
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
GDL → MDW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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 2 4
Weekly flights 8 38
Flight time 4h 30m 4h
Departure OTP 65% –
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 30m.
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 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
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/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 4h 30m. The route covers 1,727 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MDW to GDL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, HOU, EGE, OPF, CVG, BRO, YYZ, PSP, YVR, RNO, SJD, MIA, YYC, CUN, LAS, DFW, PDX, SAT, SMF, LAX, PHX, SEA, ATL, OAK, DEN, ONT, SLC, MCO, SJC, CLT, IAH, EWR and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Frontier and 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 ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. 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

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).