Mexico City to Guadalajara (MEX–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Mexico City to Guadalajara
3 carriers, 351 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
351 Flights/wk
285 mi
1h 15m nonstop
58 1-stop hubs
MEX–GDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 285 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MEX–GDL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, AR, G3, UX, WS | 116 | 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 | 1h28-1h44 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AR, G3, UX, WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: HU, IB | 42 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 1h18 | – | – | HU, IB |
| VB Viva Also: AV, IB | 28 | 320, 321 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | AV, IB |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to GDL direction.
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Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to GDL.
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Longest
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Mexico City
Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
| Metric | MEX→GDL | NLU→GDL | TLC→GDL |
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| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi | 33 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 351 | 88 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
Mexico City (NLU) to Guadalajara flights · Toluca (TLC) to Guadalajara flights · Puebla (PBC) to Guadalajara flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
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Time Difference
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Guadalajara is 0 hours
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MEX: CST · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara.
MEX: CST · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
285 mi / 459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 44m.
Getting to MEX
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
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MEX–GDL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Mexico City to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance285 mi / 459 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights351 out / 328 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 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 MEX to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 44m. The route covers 285 miles.
There are approximately 351 nonstop flights per week from MEX to GDL. The return direction has about 328 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, AUS, ACA, PXM, DEN, FLL, SMF, LAS, SAT, CVG, JFK, YYC, YUL, LAP, PVR, OAX, YYZ, SEA, TRC, YVR, CUN, LMM, VER, MTY, CUL, MID, IAH, CUU, SJD, HMO, REX, CJS, DFW, MXL, TIJ, TGZ, PTY, LAX, ZIH, EWR, BOG, ORD, SLC, SFO, CEN, PHX, DGO, TAP, VSA, SJO, MZT, OAK, BCN, ATL, MIA, MCO, CLT and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GDL to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Aeromexico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus all fly MEX-GDL nonstop. Aeromexico operates from Terminal 2 at AICM (Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México). Volaris and VivaAerobus use Terminal 1. At Guadalajara's Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla airport, all three carriers share the single terminal. Combined daily departures typically reach 15 or more. Volaris and VivaAerobus hold the largest share of LCC capacity on this domestic trunk.
Block time for MEX-GDL is 55 to 65 minutes in the air. The ETN first-class bus from Mexico City's TAPO or Observatorio terminal to Guadalajara's central bus station takes 5 to 6 hours. Cost on the bus runs 350–550 MXN versus 600–2,500 MXN for a last-minute flight. Both the bus and air options work well; the deciding factor is usually how early your day starts and whether you value door-to-door time over the fare difference.
Guadalajara's airport is 16 km southeast of the city centre. Uber operates throughout and runs 150–220 MXN to Zapopan or the historic centre. Official airport taxis use a zone-based fixed-rate system at the exit kiosks.The ride on the train takes around 30 minutes.
Mexico City to Guadalajara: Mexico's Busiest Domestic Pair
MEX-GDL is consistently one of Mexico's highest-frequency domestic routes. Volaris leads with 60 or more weekly departures, followed by VivaAerobus and Aeromexico. Combined, the three carriers operate 100 or more round trips weekly, with frequencies exceeding 15 daily departures in each direction at peak. Block time is under 65 minutes. Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city and the capital of Jalisco state, generating strong business, family visit, and tourism travel to and from the capital. Mexico City's AICM splits terminals between airlines: Aeromexico at T2, low-cost carriers at T1, which sit on opposite sides of the airport with no airside connection.
Airport and City Context
Guadalajara's Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) is a single-terminal facility handling both domestic and international traffic. A second terminal has been planned for years but remains unbuilt. GDL handles connections to the US (LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston) making it a secondary gateway for the western Mexico region. Mexico City's AICM reached capacity long ago; the new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) north of the city now captures some routes, though MEX-GDL remains at AICM. Passengers arriving at AICM can reach central Mexico City by Metro Line 5 from the Terminal Aérea station in 40 minutes for 6 MXN.