Mexicali to Guadalajara (MXL–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,113 mi airlines 19/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 8h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM3236
CM Copa
320
6:01 AM
PDT
9:41 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3168
CM Copa
320
12:31 PM
PDT
4:11 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3343
CM Copa
320
6:19 PM
PDT
9:59 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3169
CM Copa
320
5:00 AM
CST T1
6:51 AM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3395
CM Copa
320
10:27 AM
CST T1
12:18 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3372
CM Copa
320
4:46 PM
CST T1
6:37 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41100
Y4 Volaris
320
5:46 PM
CST T1
6:37 PM
PDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Mexicali to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,113 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

MXL–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,113 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MXL–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 19 320 2h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MXL to GDL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MXL to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
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.

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Mexicali

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric MXL→GDL TIJ→GDL PSP→GDL
Distance from MXL 101 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 19 119 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 50m 2h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of MXL with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Mexicali.
MXL: PDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexicali, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.

MXL–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexicali to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 24 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MXL
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MXL to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,113 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from MXL to GDL. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEX and MTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Mexicali.
Yes, return flights from GDL to MXL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ, PSP and CLD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MXL to GDL

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MXL to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MXL to GDL ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,113 miles (1,792 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via MEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Palm Springs (PSP) and Carlsbad (CLD).