San Jose to Guadalajara (SJC–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SJC–GDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,613 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 13 | 320, 32Q, A20N | 3h43 | – | F9 | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→GDL | OAK→GDL | SFO→GDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 43m | 3h 48m | 4h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, 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.
SJC–GDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to GDL
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris and Alaska Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SJC to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to GDL is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,613 miles (2,595 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).