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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y45853+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
12:36 PM
PDT
6:36 PM
CST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96851cs
F9 Frontier
320
10:00 PM
PDT
3:50 AM+1
CST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41851+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:00 PM
PDT
5:00 AM+1
CST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45852+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
6:52 AM
CST T1
11:06 AM
PDT
5h 14m
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
32Q
3:50 PM
CST T1
7:55 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,143 mi 4h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

SEA–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 2,143 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 14 32Q, A20N 5h 86% F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (14 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
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.

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 4h 50m to 5h 0m.
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 to 5h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 to 5h. The route covers 2,143 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SEA to GDL. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, PSP, EGE, DAL, TUS, MTY, BRO, CVG, SMF, FAT, FLL, ANC, JFK, ONT, SAT, CUN, PDX, SLC, OAK, MCO, LAX, IAH, PHX, DFW, SFO, EWR, MEX, DEN, ORD, YYC, SJC, MDW, SJD, LAS, YVR, RNO, ATL, CLT, PVR, MIA, YYZ and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 21 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 to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,143 miles (3,448 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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