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

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284 mi airlines 36/wk
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CM3329
CM Copa
320
6:30 AM
CST
7:50 AM
CST
1h 20m
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AC7246
AC Air Canada
76F
7:15 AM
CST
8:30 AM
CST
1h 15m
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CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 AM
CST
9:10 AM
CST
1h 25m
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AF6721
AF Air France
77X
8:25 AM
CST
9:45 AM
CST
1h 20m
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CX3284
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
12:00 PM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
1h 25m
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CX77
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
12:00 PM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
1h 25m
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CX76
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
12:00 PM
CST
1:25 PM
CST
1h 25m
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CM3179
CM Copa
320
5:15 PM
CST
6:35 PM
CST
1h 20m
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LH8225
LH Lufthan
77X
6:40 PM
CST
8:00 PM
CST
1h 20m
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M76851
M7 m
33X
1:35 AM
CST
3:05 AM
CST
1h 30m
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AM287
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:31 AM
CST T1
7:51 AM
CST
1h 20m
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M76811
M7 m
33X
7:25 AM
CST
8:55 AM
CST
1h 30m
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M76813
M7 m
33X
8:05 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
1h 30m
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CM3352
CM Copa
320
8:30 AM
CST T1
9:43 AM
CST
1h 13m
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M76845
M7 m
33X
12:00 PM
CST
1:30 PM
CST
1h 30m
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CM3294
CM Copa
320
7:15 PM
CST T1
8:28 PM
CST
1h 13m
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Mexico City to Guadalajara
6 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 284 mi 1h 15m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

NLU–GDL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 284 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 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
CM Copa Airlines 14 320 1h20 Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 10 74N 1h25 Oneworld
LH Lufthansa 4 77X 1h20 Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 3 76F 1h15 Star Alliance
AF Air France 2 77X 1h20 SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
76F Boeing 767 Freighter – AC
77X Boeing 777-200ER – AF, LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + LH (21 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: CX (10 flights/wk, 30%)
SkyTeam: AF + AM (2 flights/wk, 6%)
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
7
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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 6 7 1
Weekly flights 36 250 14
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m 1h 7m
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 15m to 2h 35m.

NLU–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance284 mi / 457 km
Flight time1h 15m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights36 out / 29 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 15m to 2h 35m. The route covers 284 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from NLU to GDL. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, TQO, CUN, PDX, IAH, ANC, DFW, ORD, MTY and OAX. 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 QRO. 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.
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, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa. With 36 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 15 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 284 miles (457 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).