Mexico City to Guadalajara (NLU–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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284 mi airlines 88/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC7246
AC Air Canada
76F
4:10 AM
CST
5:25 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB9520
VB Viva
320
6:00 AM
CST
7:10 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Y41291+1
Y4 Volaris
320
6:30 AM
CST
7:44 AM
CST
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3329cs
CM Copa
320
6:30 AM
CST T1
7:44 AM
CST
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF6721
AF Air France
77X
7:05 AM
CST
8:30 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
9:10 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CX97
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
9:10 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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VB7057
VB Viva
320
1:20 PM
CST
2:35 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VB7241
VB Viva
320
1:20 PM
CST
2:35 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VB9522
VB Viva
320
4:55 PM
CST
6:15 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CM3179cs
CM Copa
320
5:15 PM
CST T1
6:29 PM
CST
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41293+1
Y4 Volaris
320
5:15 PM
CST
6:29 PM
CST
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8225
LH Lufthansa
77X
6:40 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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LH8224
LH Lufthansa
77X
7:05 PM
CST
8:25 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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VB7305
VB Viva
320
8:50 PM
CST
10:05 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AM284
AM Aeromexi
E90
9:20 PM
CST
10:35 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7056
VB Viva
320
6:00 AM
CST T1
7:10 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7240
VB Viva
320
6:00 AM
CST T1
7:15 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AM287
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:45 AM
CST T1
8:00 AM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VB9521
VB Viva
320
8:00 AM
CST T1
9:10 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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M76851
M7 Tropical Airways
333
8:15 AM
CST
9:40 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3352cs
CM Copa
320
8:30 AM
CST T1
9:42 AM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41290+1
Y4 Volaris
320
8:30 AM
CST T1
9:42 AM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76813
M7 Tropical Airways
333
11:20 AM
CST
12:45 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76811
M7 Tropical Airways
333
2:10 PM
CST
3:35 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
M76845
M7 Tropical Airways
333
2:50 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB7304
VB Viva
320
3:45 PM
CST T1
5:05 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB9523
VB Viva
320
6:55 PM
CST T1
8:15 PM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3294cs
CM Copa
320
7:15 PM
CST T1
8:27 PM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41292+1
Y4 Volaris
320
7:15 PM
CST T1
8:27 PM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Guadalajara
7 carriers, 88 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 88 Flights/wk 284 mi 1h 10m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

NLU–GDL is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Viva, Volaris and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 28 320 1h10-1h20
Y4 Volaris Also: CM 14 320 1h14 CM
LH Lufthansa 8 77X 1h20
AM Aeromexico 7 E90 1h15 SkyTeam
CX Cathay Pacific 7 74N 1h25 Oneworld
AC Air Canada 3 76F 1h15 Star Alliance
AF Air France 2 77X 1h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, VB, Y4
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
76F Boeing 767 Freighter – AC
77X Boeing 777-200ER – AF, LH
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH + VB + Y4 (50 flights/wk, 72%)
SkyTeam: AF + AM (9 flights/wk, 13%)
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 10%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to GDL direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
88
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
527
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric NLU→GDL MEX→GDL TLC→GDL
Distance from NLU 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 11 2
Weekly flights 88 350 28
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 15m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Guadalajara is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
NLU: CST · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
284 mi / 457 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 2h 55m.

NLU–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time1h 10m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights88 out / 71 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 2h 55m. The route covers 284 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Viva and Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 88 nonstop flights per week from NLU to GDL. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZIH, TRC, PVR, DFW, TGZ, TQO, CVG, IAH, PDX, OAX, VSA, CUU, MID, ANC, CUN, HMO, MZT, VER, MTY, CJS, REX, LAX, TIJ, PXM, ACA, SJD, ORD, CUL, BOG, DGO, LAP, CEN and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GDL to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, TLC and PBC. 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 NLU to GDL

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Viva and Volaris. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NLU to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to GDL ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ZIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).