Oakland to Guadalajara (OAK–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,641 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Y41775
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:29 PM
PDT T1
7:03 PM
CST
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41771
Y4 Volaris
32N
8:16 PM
PDT T1
12:59 AM+1
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41773
Y4 Volaris
A21N
11:07 PM
PDT T1
3:50 AM+1
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41774
Y4 Volaris
A21N
8:39 AM
CST T1
11:45 AM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41770
Y4 Volaris
320
3:32 PM
CST T1
6:38 PM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41772
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:24 PM
CST T1
9:30 PM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB586
VB Viva
A20N
7:25 PM
CST T1
9:30 PM
PDT
4h 5m
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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Oakland to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,641 mi 3h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

OAK–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,641 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 17 32N, A21N 3h34-3h43 100%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
A21NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (17 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, OAK to GDL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
693
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
OAK → GDL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
GDL → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric OAK→GDL SFO→GDL SJC→GDL
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 17 7 26
Flight time 3h 34m 3h 55m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,641 mi / 2,641 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m to 3h 43m.
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.

OAK–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,641 mi / 2,641 km
Flight time3h 34m to 3h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 22 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 3h 34m to 3h 43m. The route covers 1,641 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from OAK to GDL. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, CLD, DAL, FAT, PVR, SFO, HOU, EGE, DFW, YVR, OPF, ATL, YYZ, MIA, ANC, YUL, ONT, MEX, LAX, PHX, SEA, MDW, LAS, SLC, PDX, DEN, SJD and RNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from GDL to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to GDL

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OAK to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to GDL ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,641 miles (2,641 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).