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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:43 am
• Latest: departs at 5:21 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

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

A direct flight from San Jose to Guadalajara takes 3h 43m, covering 4,174 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 San Jose to Guadalajara range from C$ 470 to C$ 736, with an average of C$ 580 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 470 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the C$ 580 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 573 round-trip, compared to C$ 758 via a layover through Salt Lake City (SLC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 57–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Guadalajara flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Jose to Guadalajara route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Jose to Guadalajara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 331, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from San Jose to Guadalajara usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 San Jose to Guadalajara route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from San Jose to Guadalajara. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 541 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 634, a difference of C$ 93.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San Jose and Guadalajara. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 23m, compared with 7h 21m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 7h 35m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating San Jose to Guadalajara flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• Frontier: 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.