San Jose to Guadalajara (SJC–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,613 mi airlines 26/wk
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AS1416
AS Alaska
73J
7:00 AM
PDT TB
11:42 AM
CST
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41821
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:30 AM
PDT TA
4:08 PM
CST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96821
F9 Frontier
32Q
11:30 AM
PDT TA
4:08 PM
CST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41823
Y4 Volaris
A20N
4:28 PM
PDT TA
9:06 PM
CST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96823
F9 Frontier
32N
4:28 PM
PDT TA
9:06 PM
CST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45823
Y4 Volaris
320
5:28 PM
PDT TA
10:06 PM
CST
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96820
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:47 AM
CST T1
9:50 AM
PDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41820
Y4 Volaris
32Q
7:47 AM
CST T1
9:50 AM
PDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96822
F9 Frontier
32N
11:45 AM
CST T1
2:48 PM
PDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41822
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:45 PM
CST T1
2:48 PM
PDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1417
AS Alaska
73J
12:52 PM
CST T1
4:03 PM
PDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Jose to Guadalajara
3 carriers, 26 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,613 mi 3h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 14 320, 32Q, A20N 3h38 87%
F9 Frontier 11 32N, 32Q 3h38 87%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 73J 3h42 87% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9, Y4
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
A20NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (25 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to GDL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
957
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
SJC → GDL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
GDL → SJC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,613 mi / 2,595 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m to 3h 42m.
Visa & Entry

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SJC–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,613 mi / 2,595 km
Flight time3h 38m to 3h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights26 out / 23 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 3h 38m to 3h 42m. The route covers 1,613 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from SJC to GDL. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLD, HMO, FAT, PSP, DAL, EGE, MTY, SJD, SAT, HOU, RNO, YVR, PVR, YYC, OPF, MCO, MIA, MDW, LAS, ANC, EWR, ONT, PDX, DFW, LAX, SEA, PHX, SLC, ATL, ORD and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from GDL to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).