Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Guadalajara is one hour ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from SFO to GDL start from 11:33 — the earliest with Aeromexico. The last departure is at 23:55 with Aeromexico. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SFO to GDL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Aeromexico is your gateway to discovering Guadalajara (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport offered by this carrier.
Aeromexico tops the list for bookings on this route.
Aeromexico ranks as the top on-time carrier for SFO to GDL flights, with 86.21% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SFO and GDL:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Rs29,963 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs84,103. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from SFO to GDL, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to GDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near GDL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car and explore Guadalajara and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guadalajara. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to GDL in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Guadalajara, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its top attractions. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known 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.
