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

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San Diego to Guadalajara
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,184 mi 4h 23m nonstop +1h ahead

SDM–GDL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric SDM→GDL TIJ→GDL SAN→GDL
Distance from SDM 2 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 195
Flight time 4h 23m 2h 53m 2h 54m
Airports within 200 miles of SDM with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 23m 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.

SDM–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time4h 23m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SDM
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDM to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Brown Field Municipal Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take about 4h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ, SAN 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 SDM to GDL

Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDM to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDM to GDL is about 4 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), San Diego (SAN) and Carlsbad (CLD).