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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F96653
F9 Frontier
32N
12:52 PM
MDT
6:42 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45853
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:52 PM
MDT
6:42 PM
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96851
F9 Frontier
320
10:00 PM
MDT
3:50 AM+1
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41851
Y4 Volaris
320
10:00 PM
MDT
3:50 AM+1
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96952
F9 Frontier
32N
7:00 AM
CST T1
11:22 AM
MDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45852
Y4 Volaris
A20N
7:00 AM
CST T1
11:22 AM
MDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96850
F9 Frontier
320
3:26 PM
CST T1
7:48 PM
MDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41850
Y4 Volaris
A20N
3:47 PM
CST T1
7:38 PM
MDT
3h 51m
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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Seattle to Guadalajara
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 2,143 mi 4h 50m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

SEA–GDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 2,143 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 11 320, 32N 4h50 74%
Y4 Volaris 11 320, 32N 4h50 74%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9, Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (22 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, SEA to GDL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,086
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
SEA → GDL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
GDL → SEA
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. SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Guadalajara is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: MDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,143 mi / 3,448 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m.
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.

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.

SEA–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance2,143 mi / 3,448 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,143 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from SEA to GDL. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, EGE, DAL, SJD, CVG, SMF, PDX, ONT, FAT, LAX, SLC, YYZ, RNO, OAK, DFW, IAH, ANC, SFO, SJC, MEX, MDW, ORD, PHX, YYC, LAS, CLT, YVR, ATL, DEN, EWR, PVR, CUN, MCO, MIA, SAT and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Frontier and Volaris. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to GDL ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,143 miles (3,448 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.