Sacramento to Guadalajara (SMF–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 14 | 320, 32Q, A20N | 3h47 | – | F9 | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→GDL | OAK→GDL | SFO→GDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 76 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 28 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 49m | 3h 48m | 4h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, 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.
SMF–GDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to GDL
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris and Aeromexico. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SMF to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to GDL is about 3 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,661 miles (2,674 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).