Sacramento to Guadalajara (SMF–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM789+1
AM Aeromexi
7S8
12:35 AM
PDT TB
5:25 AM
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41813+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
12:40 AM
PDT TB
6:24 AM
CST
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96813cs
F9 Frontier
32N
1:04 AM
PDT TB
5:45 AM
CST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41811+1
Y4 Volaris
320
11:07 PM
PDT TB
3:40 AM+1
CST
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41815
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:44 PM
PDT TB
4:25 AM+1
CST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41810+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:51 PM
CST T1
10:00 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41814
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:20 PM
CST T1
10:29 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96810cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:35 PM
CST T1
10:44 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM788+1
AM Aeromexi
7S8
7:36 PM
CST T1
10:55 PM
PDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41812+1
Y4 Volaris
320
8:30 PM
CST T1
11:39 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96812cs
F9 Frontier
320
8:30 PM
CST T1
11:39 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Guadalajara
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,661 mi 3h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

SMF–GDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,661 miles in approximately 3h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 12 320, 32N, 32Q 3h33-4h44 72% F9
AM Aeromexico 7 7S8 3h50 72% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (12 flights/wk, 63%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to GDL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,093
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 Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric SMF→GDL OAK→GDL SFO→GDL
Distance from SMF 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 25 17 7
Flight time 3h 33m 3h 44m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,661 mi / 2,674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 33m to 4h 44m.
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.

SMF–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,661 mi / 2,674 km
Flight time3h 33m to 4h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 28 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 3h 33m to 4h 44m. The route covers 1,661 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from SMF to GDL. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, AUS, SJC, DAL, MEX, SAT, HOU, PVR, CVG, MIA, JFK, OAK, ONT, PDX, MCO, LAX, SEA, SLC, PHX, CLT, SFO, DFW, LAS, MDW, SJD, ORD, IAH, DEN, YVR, ATL and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from GDL to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. 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 SMF to GDL

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to GDL ranges from 3 hours 33 minutes to 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,661 miles (2,674 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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