Minneapolis to Guadalajara (MSP–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAAFAM AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guadalajara flights
SAT San Antonio 6h 12m AFAMDL F9Y4 San Antonio (SAT) to Guadalajara flights
IAH Houston 6h 21m AMDLNZ F9UAVB Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara flights
DEN Denver 6h 23m ACAFCM F9Y4 Denver (DEN) to Guadalajara flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAACAF AMF9VB Chicago (ORD) to Guadalajara flights
MDW Chicago 6h 55m AFDLWN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Guadalajara flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 57m AAAFAS AAF9Y4 Phoenix (PHX) to Guadalajara flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 57m AMDL AMARAV Mexico City (MEX) to Guadalajara flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 3m AFAMDL DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Guadalajara flights
CUN Cancún 7h 49m DLSY AVF9VB Cancún (CUN) to Guadalajara flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Guadalajara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,779 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–GDL had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,779 miles in 3h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 69%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,153
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → GDL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
GDL → MSP
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. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric MSP→GDL RST→GDL
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 45m 4h 11m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,779 mi / 2,863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m 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.

Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,779 mi / 2,863 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Guadalajara International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,779 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to GDL: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, San Antonio and George Bush Intercontinental.
Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from GDL to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. 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 MSP to GDL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to GDL is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,779 miles (2,863 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, San Antonio and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).