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

SMF Airport Page →
1,661 mi airlines charter/private 27/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AM789+1
AM Aeromexi
738
12:35 AM
PDT TB
5:25 AM
CST
3h 50m
77%
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
Y41813+1
Y4 Volaris
320
1:15 AM
PDT TB
6:06 AM
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41817
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:54 PM
PDT TB
12:41 AM+1
CST
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41815
Y4 Volaris
32N
11:30 PM
PDT TB
4:21 AM+1
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41811+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
11:30 PM
PDT TB
4:11 AM+1
CST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41816
Y4 Volaris
A20N
3:30 PM
CST T1
6:29 PM
PDT
3h 59m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41810+1
Y4 Volaris
320
7:01 PM
CST T1
10:00 PM
PDT
3h 59m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41814
Y4 Volaris
32N
7:20 PM
CST T1
10:29 PM
PDT
4h 9m
69%
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
7:39 PM
CST T1
10:55 PM
PDT
4h 16m
52%
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
Y41812+1
Y4 Volaris
320
8:51 PM
CST T1
11:50 PM
PDT
3h 59m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAN San Diego 5h 14m ASJLWN AV San Diego (SAN) to Guadalajara flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 32m AAACAF 6RAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Guadalajara flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m F9WNY4 F9VBY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Guadalajara flights
ONT Ontario 5h 42m WN F9Y4 Ontario (ONT) to Guadalajara flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 45m WN CMF9VB San José del Cabo (SJD) to Guadalajara flights
PHX Phoenix 6h AAASPD AAF9Y4 Phoenix (PHX) to Guadalajara flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 52m AFAMDL AMY4 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Guadalajara flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 56m AAAYBA AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guadalajara flights
PDX Portland 6h 58m ASBAWN Y4 Portland (PDX) to Guadalajara flights
DEN Denver 7h 7m ACCMF9 F9Y4 Denver (DEN) to Guadalajara flights
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Sacramento to Guadalajara
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,661 mi 3h 49m nonstop +1h ahead

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

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 14 320, 32N, A20N 3h41-3h51 68% F9
AM Aeromexico 7 738 3h50 68% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,131
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → GDL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
GDL → SMF
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →

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 27 17 7
Flight time 3h 49m 3h 48m 4h 5m
Departure OTP 68%
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 49m gate to gate.
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 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 31 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,661 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SMF to GDL: Volaris and Aeromexico.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Diego, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
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 Volaris and Aeromexico. With 27 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 27 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Diego, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).