Mexico City to Guadalajara (MEX–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, AR, G3, KL, UX, WS | 117 | 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 | 1h28-1h39 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AR, G3, KL, UX, WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: HU, IB | 42 | 321, 32N | 1h10-1h18 | – | – | HU, IB |
| VB Viva Also: AV, IB | 28 | 321 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | AV, IB |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→GDL | NLU→GDL | TLC→GDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi | 33 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 397 | 92 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 10m | 1h 9m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara.
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.
MEX–GDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.