San Diego to Guadalajara (SAN–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
1,201 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 4h 53m AS → CMVBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 55m AAASF9 → AAF9Y4 Phoenix (PHX) to Guadalajara flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 9m AFAMAV → 6RAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 5h 25m AS → CMVBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Guadalajara flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 33m ASDLEJM → F9VBY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Guadalajara flights
FAT Fresno 5h 39m ASJLWN → AMY4 Fresno (FAT) to Guadalajara flights
SJC San Jose 6h 4m ASEJAWN → F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 16m ASJLWN → AMF9Y4 Sacramento (SMF) to Guadalajara flights
RNO Reno 6h 30m ASWN → F9Y4 Reno (RNO) to Guadalajara flights
OAK Oakland 6h 34m ASTCNWN → Y4 Oakland (OAK) to Guadalajara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Guadalajara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,201 mi 2h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

SAN–GDL had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,201 miles in 2h 54m.

Also explore Best way to fly San Diego to Guadalajara SAN Routes GDL Routes SAN Live Flights GDL Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from Guadalajara (GDL) Guadalajara to San Diego flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SAN–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 0 – – 36% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
SJD ~4h 53m PHX ~4h 55m LAX ~5h 9m PVR ~5h 25m LAS ~5h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,681
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → GDL
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Return
GDL → SAN
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric SAN→GDL TIJ→GDL CLD→GDL
Distance from SAN – 18 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 195 –
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 53m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 36% – –
Tijuana (TIJ) to Guadalajara flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Guadalajara flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Guadalajara flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,201 mi / 1,932 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,201 mi / 1,932 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,201 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SAN to GDL: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ, CLD and PSP. 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 SAN to GDL

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SAN to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to GDL is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,201 miles (1,932 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Carlsbad (CLD) and Palm Springs (PSP).