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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS1416
AS Alaska
738
8:00 AM
PDT TB
12:45 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41821+1
Y4 Volaris
A21N
12:23 PM
PDT TA
5:03 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96821cs
F9 Frontier
321
12:23 PM
PDT TA
5:03 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96823cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:21 PM
PDT TA
10:01 PM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41823+1
Y4 Volaris
320
5:21 PM
PDT TA
10:04 PM
CST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41820+1
Y4 Volaris
321
7:31 AM
CST T1
10:32 AM
PDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96820cs
F9 Frontier
A21N
7:31 AM
CST T1
10:32 AM
PDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41822+1
Y4 Volaris
320
12:29 PM
CST T1
3:30 PM
PDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96822cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:29 PM
CST T1
3:30 PM
PDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1417
AS Alaska
73H
1:55 PM
CST T1
5:00 PM
PDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Jose to Guadalajara
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,613 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 44 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 Also: F9 11 320, A21N 3h40-3h43 89% F9
AS Alaska Airlines 1 738 3h45 89% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
321 Airbus A321 – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
A21N Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (11 flights/wk, 92%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 8%)
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
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,048
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.

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 2 1 2
Weekly flights 23 17 7
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 44m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 89%
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 40m to 3h 45m.
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.

SJC–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,613 mi / 2,595 km
Flight time3h 40m to 3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 40m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,613 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from SJC to GDL. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HMO, CLD, FAT, PSP, AUS, BRO, TUS, MTY, TLC, EGE, SFO, SDM, DAL, HOU, SAT, SJD, PVR, RNO, YYC, MCO, PBI, OPF, FLL, CLT, MIA, MDW, EWR, ANC, ATL, PDX, ONT, YVR, LAX, SEA, PHX, DFW, LAS, IAH, ORD, SLC, DEN, YYZ, BCN and HKG. 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 and Volaris. With 23 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 40 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,613 miles (2,595 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HMO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).