Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Guadalajara.
To ensure you catch your GDL to IAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GDL and IAD include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Rs67,453 is currently the best price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs119,961. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GDL to IAD if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from GDL to IAD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of all flights leaving Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you're catching a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Washington DC in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GDL to IAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're ready to explore another side of United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
