San Jose to Guadalajara (SJC–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJC–GDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris, Frontier and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,613 miles in approximately 3h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris | 14 | 320, 32Q, A20N | 3h38 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 11 | 32N, 32Q | 3h38 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | 73J | 3h42 | 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 38m | 3h 34m | 3h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
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 Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Volaris. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SJC to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to GDL ranges from 3 hours 38 minutes to 3 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,613 miles (2,595 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CLD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).