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Find cheap flights from San José to Guadalajara from $303

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Guadalajara departing on 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Guadalajara (SJO-GDL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Guadalajara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:52 pm - 11:07 pmSJO-GDL
8h 15m1 stop
8:17 am - 1:58 pmGDL-SJO
5h 41m1 stop
Wed, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 30
2:52 pm - 9:17 pmSJO-GDL
6h 25m1 stop
11:47 pm - 12:48 pmGDL-SJO
13h 01m2 stops
Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 24
1:12 am - 12:38 amSJO-GDL
23h 26m1 stop
7:49 pm - 11:43 pmGDL-SJO
27h 54m1 stop
$355Aeromexico
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Sun, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 29
7:42 am - 2:27 pmSJO-GDL
6h 45m1 stop
9:10 pm - 11:54 amGDL-SJO
14h 44m1 stop
$376Aeromexico
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 14
8:46 am - 10:07 pmSJO-GDL
13h 21m1 stop
12:07 am - 8:01 amGDL-SJO
7h 54m1 stop
$377Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Aug 9
11:04 am - 10:12 pmSJO-GDL
11h 08m1 stop
12:09 am - 7:49 amGDL-SJO
7h 40m1 stop
$409Copa Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 25
6:15 am - 10:25 amSJO-GDL
28h 10m2 stops
3:10 pm - 10:14 pmGDL-SJO
31h 04m1 stop
$661American Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Thu, May 30
12:51 pm - 10:25 amSJO-GDL
21h 34m2 stops
3:30 pm - 10:35 pmGDL-SJO
31h 05m1 stop
$725American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, Jun 19
12:33 am - 11:36 pmSJO-GDL
23h 03m2 stops
6:00 am - 8:00 pmGDL-SJO
38h 00m2 stops
$863Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Sun, May 26
12:33 am - 2:55 pmSJO-GDL
14h 22m1 stop
4:14 pm - 8:00 pmGDL-SJO
27h 46m1 stop
$902Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 19

Flights from San José to Guadalajara - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Guadalajara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Guadalajara?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Guadalajara on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Guadalajara. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara is February, where tickets cost $345 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $423 and $395 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

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Low season

November

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$303
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Guadalajara

When to book flights from San José to Guadalajara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Guadalajara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Guadalajara

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Guadalajara was $749 for a one-way ticket and $303 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Guadalajara?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Guadalajara from San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Guadalajara?

    San José and Guadalajara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Guadalajara?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Guadalajara?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Guadalajara, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Guadalajara from San José?

    Mexico City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San José to Guadalajara.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Guadalajara, Copa Airlines or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Guadalajara are Copa Airlines and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $399 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Guadalajara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Guadalajara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Guadalajara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Guadalajara from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Guadalajara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Guadalajara with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and GDL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Guadalajara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Guadalajara from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from San José to Guadalajara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Guadalajara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Guadalajara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2806 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
7.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024PTY - BWI
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

More information is needed on travel Requirements in the check in website

other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

Pros: "Boarding was organized"
Cons: "They didn’t turn on AC until we landed in Lima, during bording they were hurrying people to get on their seats fast"
Pros: "Nothing. This airline is awful in every way imaginable."
Cons: "We booked tickets to Costa Rica with Copa and they just changed our flights to two days later than the booking. They didn’t even bother to inform us of the change we only found out because we booked through Kayak and they let us know. Apparently Copa expects you to frequently check your booking just in case they’ve changed anything and don’t feel the need to inform their customers of any changes they make. Then we were told we could get a Copa voucher to use for other Copa flights for having to cancel our booking and rebook with another airline as a 48 hour change to our flight made flying with Copa not doable for us. But the website kept telling us we had a voucher that was sent to our email but despite repeated attempts it never came through. And spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone to sort it out with no success ever getting through. My advice. NEVER EVER FLY WITH COPA."
Pros: "Both of my flights were on time which i know sounds basic but all of the flights i’ve catched from SJO to X were late and this time my connection in Panama was only 1h15 and we got there earlier, so that was nice!"
Cons: "A bunch of seats were free and we were mostly sat all together (3 person next to each other).. With the covid situation i think it could be good to be more separate if possible"
Pros: "Crew was amazing. I was thinking of upgrading to business class but did not know how"
Cons: "copa is great"
Pros: "The seat comfort and staff especially the captain - very engaging"
Cons: "WiFi on the airplane to access flight map and other services."
Pros: "Food was good"
Cons: "Different movie, more leg room but I'm tall so that is with any plane."
Pros: "Everything was great as usual. Copa is an excellent airline."

Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

Atraso de dos horas y media con vuelos sobre vendidos

Great airplane The confort was within the high standards. My only little problem was That all the movies ( only 3) was on Spanish, even though I was selecting the audio on English it didn't happen. After that I highly recommend aeromexico

1 hour waiting for suitcases to come out traveling in business class and food in business class is a sandwich? Avoid Aeromexico .

Aeromexico es siempre una buena opción, relación precio calidad adecuada!

Business class was economy with a table in the middle seat. That is worse than economy. No food and no entertainment. Very poor representation.

Newer plane with large seats. No meal, but snacks were plentiful. Inflight entertainment was good but movies were dated.

The WiFi tv wasn’t working. The flight was over sold and moved several times. The gate assignment appeared on the screens right as we were supposed to board. Because of the flight being over sold we were almost stuck in Cancun for a couple of a days. The flight attendants were unfriendly and would wake you up to pick up other people’s trash.

The reason we chose Volaris to fly from LAX to Mazatlan, Mexico was because of the DATES and TIMES for the NON-STOP flights. When those flights got Totally Changed that was UNACCEPTABLE ! ! ! Also, when my husband Died unexpectedly, the Only statement that Customer Service kept repeating was "they would only offer Credit on a future flight". REALLY?! Volaris was only going to offer CREDIT on another flight to a DEAD PERSON ! ! !

Service of the person who gave us the boarding pass

Overall good but we had a minor scare when a wind shear caused the plane to re take off on the first landing attempt. The crew handled it well and we landed safely on the second attempt

It was unfortunate that I paid more than $120 one way to carry on my luggage to only have to have them checked baggage. We board the flight and there’s a lot of overhead space. They checked our bags in Group 2 but Group 3 was able to board with their luggage. I would not fly Volaris again. The flight attendance on the plane was very nice but the employees at the gate prior to boarding was very rude.

For the price, you pretty much can't beat this airlines. As far as comfort, you could do a lot better, but it'll cost you. Over all cheapest way to get from point A to point B.

To many extra fees, poor customer service and very uncomfortable flight. No leg room and seat wont recline.

I am disabled and was unable to get any assistance from Volaris. I had to wait in line at front desk for 45 minutes, I am by myself, and unable to stand. When I got to front desk check in, they had no assistance for me. I did however, have wheelchair assistance when I arrived in Mexico City. Thank God for that!

It was horrible, our flight back was overbooked and had to take a flight 12hours later in the day but to LAX. Volaris is horrible.

necesitan mejorar el entretenimiento, en vuelos de mas de 3 horas

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Guadalajara found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/2Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
14h 14mSJO-GDL
$749

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Last minute flights from San José to Guadalajara

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Guadalajara that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 30mSJO-GDL
5/13Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
7h 29mGDL-SJO
$483
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
13h 18mSJO-GDL
5/11Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
8h 01mGDL-SJO
$541
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 53mSJO-GDL
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
37h 56mGDL-SJO
$1,485
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 53mSJO-GDL
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
37h 56mGDL-SJO
$1,563
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 53mSJO-GDL
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
28h 07mGDL-SJO
$1,699
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 51mSJO-GDL
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
28h 07mGDL-SJO
$1,820

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San José - Guadalajara Flights

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San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Guadalajara (GDL)Mexico

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Guadalajara - San José

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