Seattle to Guadalajara (SEA–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,143 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 26m ago
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✈ Nonstop
✓
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Y45853+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:35 PM
PDT
6:35 PM
CST
5h
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
Y41851+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
11:00 PM
PDT T1
5:00 AM+1
CST
5h
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
Y45852+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
7:00 AM
CST T1
11:05 AM
PDT
5h 5m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
F96850cs
F9 Frontier
32Q
3:35 PM
CST T1
7:49 PM
PDT
5h 14m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
Y41850+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
4:28 PM
CST T1
8:23 PM
PDT
4h 55m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDX Portland 6h 27m AMASAY → Y4 Portland (PDX) to Guadalajara flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 38m AFASAY → AMF9Y4 Sacramento (SMF) to Guadalajara flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 43m AAAFAM → 6RAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara flights
ONT Ontario 6h 44m ASDLF9 → F9Y4 Ontario (ONT) to Guadalajara flights
SJC San Jose 6h 46m AMASAY → F9Y4 San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 51m AMASAY → AMY4 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Guadalajara flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 51m AFAMAS → F9VBY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Guadalajara flights
OAK Oakland 6h 54m ASFIJL → Y4 Oakland (OAK) to Guadalajara flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 2m AAAFAS → AAF9Y4 Phoenix (PHX) to Guadalajara flights
FAT Fresno 7h 3m ASAYJL → AMY4 Fresno (FAT) to Guadalajara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,143 mi 5h nonstop +1h ahead

SEA–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 2,143 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SEA Routes GDL Routes SEA Live Flights GDL Live Flights SEA Delays
All flights from Guadalajara (GDL) Guadalajara to Seattle flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 13 32N, A20N 5h 43% – F9
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to GDL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
PDX ~6h 27m SMF ~6h 38m LAX ~6h 43m ONT ~6h 44m SJC ~6h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,042
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
SEA → GDL
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
GDL → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,143 mi / 3,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m 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.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance2,143 mi / 3,448 km
Flight time5h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take about 5h gate to gate. The route covers 2,143 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SEA to GDL: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from GDL to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to GDL

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SEA to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to GDL is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,143 miles (3,448 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Sacramento and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.