Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Detroit.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DTW to GDL flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and GDL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, Rs42,915 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs101,834. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DTW to GDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Reserve a hotel close to GDL if you're catching a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Guadalajara and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Guadalajara in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DTW to GDL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a visit to Mexico City will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, about 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are among the biggest draws.
