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

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AM Aeromexi
7M8
12:30 AM
PDT TB
6:21 AM
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Y41813
Y4 Volaris
32Q
12:40 AM
PDT TB
6:24 AM
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3h 44m
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F9 Frontier
A21N
12:40 AM
PDT TB
5:24 AM
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Y41811
Y4 Volaris
32N
10:23 PM
PDT TB
2:51 AM+1
CST
3h 28m
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Y41815
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:44 PM
PDT TB
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CST
3h 41m
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F9 Frontier
321
6:34 PM
CST T1
9:45 PM
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4h 11m
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Y4 Volaris
A21N
7:34 PM
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9:45 PM
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4h 11m
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F9 Frontier
A21N
8:04 PM
CST T1
11:15 PM
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4h 11m
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AM Aeromexi
7M8
8:30 PM
CST T1
10:50 PM
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4h 20m
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Y4 Volaris
32Q
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Sacramento to Guadalajara
3 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,661 mi 3h 28m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

SMF–GDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris, Aeromexico and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,661 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 13 32N, 32Q 3h28-3h44 50% – –
AM Aeromexico 7 7M8 3h51 50% SkyTeam –
F9 Frontier 7 A21N 3h44 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
A21N – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (20 flights/wk, 74%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 26%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to GDL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
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
5
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
PSP ~5h 36m DAL ~5h 43m OAK ~5h 58m HOU ~7h 1m SJD ~8h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,151
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → GDL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
GDL → SMF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Alternatives

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 3 1 1
Weekly flights 27 17 7
Flight time 3h 28m 3h 34m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Guadalajara flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Guadalajara flights · San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Know before you go

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 28m to 3h 51m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SMF–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,661 mi / 2,674 km
Flight time3h 28m to 3h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights27 out / 29 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 3h 28m to 3h 51m. The route covers 1,661 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SMF to GDL. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, DAL, OAK, HOU, SJD, PVR, CVG, MIA, ONT, PDX, DFW, LAX, CLT, MEX, MCO, PHX, SLC, MDW, SEA, SFO, IAH, LAS, ORD, ATL, DEN, YVR 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, Frontier and Volaris. With 27 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 28 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,661 miles (2,674 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 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).