Vancouver to Guadalajara (YVR–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,264 mi 5h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

YVR–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Flair Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,264 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F8 Flair Airlines 5 7M8 5h05 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – F8
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F8 (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to GDL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
SJC ~6h 44m OAK ~7h 0m PSP ~7h 5m HOU ~7h 59m SJD ~8h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,310
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
YVR → GDL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
GDL → YVR
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,264 mi / 3,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance2,264 mi / 3,643 km
Flight time5h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 5h 5m. The route covers 2,264 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Flair Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from YVR to GDL. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, PSP, HOU, SJD, MDW, CVG, ANC, PDX, PVR, SEA, SMF, LAX, YUL, CUN, ORD, MEX, SFO, YYZ, PHX, DFW, LAS, YYC, DEN, IAH, SLC, EWR, ATL, ZIH, MIA, MCO and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from GDL to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YVR to GDL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Flair Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to GDL ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,264 miles (3,643 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.