San Francisco to Guadalajara (SFO–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–GDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,643 miles in approximately 3h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 7S8 | 3h59 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→GDL | OAK→GDL | SJC→GDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 17 | 23 |
| Flight time | 3h 59m | 3h 44m | 3h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
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.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–GDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to GDL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to GDL ranges from 3 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,643 miles (2,644 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).