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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guadalajara to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:27 pm and lands at 10:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:42 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 3h 18m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Guadalajara to San José.

A direct flight from Guadalajara to San José takes 3h 18m, covering 3,790 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to San José range from C$ 402 to C$ 547, with an average of C$ 456 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the C$ 456 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 394 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to C$ 411 for direct.

Volaris is the only airline operating Guadalajara to San José flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 74–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 558, which is 112% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Guadalajara to San José usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guadalajara to San José route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

One-stop flights from Guadalajara to San José most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Guadalajara to San José. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 436 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 511, a difference of C$ 76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Volaris Costa Rica operates flights between Guadalajara and San José.

Flying via Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 05m, compared with 7h 31m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 7h 43m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.