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 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 11 | 320, A21N | 3h40-3h43 | – | F9 | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | 738 | 3h45 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 23 | 17 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 44m | 3h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
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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 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).