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

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 2m AAAFAM AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guadalajara flights
SAT San Antonio 6h 11m AFAMDL F9Y4 San Antonio (SAT) to Guadalajara flights
DEN Denver 6h 26m ACAFCM F9Y4 Denver (DEN) to Guadalajara flights
IAH Houston 6h 27m AFAMDL ACF9UA Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara flights
ORD Chicago 6h 36m AAACAF AMF9UA Chicago (ORD) to Guadalajara flights
MDW Chicago 6h 46m AFDLWN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Guadalajara flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 1m AAAFAM AAF9Y4 Phoenix (PHX) to Guadalajara flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Guadalajara flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 47m AFDLKE F9VBY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Guadalajara flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 50m AFAMDL 6RAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara flights
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Minneapolis to Guadalajara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and GDL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,152
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
GDL → MSP
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

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.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, San Antonio and Denver.
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.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, San Antonio and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.