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Only Volaris operates flights between Guadalajara and Acapulco.

Flights from Guadalajara to Acapulco usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at Acapulco Alvarez Intl (ACA).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Guadalajara to Acapulco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $148 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $163 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) - 2% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Guadalajara to Acapulco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $133 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $184, a difference of $51. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Guadalajara to Acapulco route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Guadalajara to Acapulco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Acapulco are Playa Revolcadero, CiCi Acapulco Magico and Playa Caletilla. These are among the most viewed places in Acapulco on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 11:53 am
• Latest: departs at 12:47 pm and lands at 2:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $166. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Acapulco takes 1h 18m, covering 348 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $100 to $442. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to Acapulco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $53, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Volaris is the only airline operating Guadalajara to Acapulco flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 36m, compared with 9h 19m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and 9h 24m via Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Acapulco Alvarez Intl Airport (ACA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
• Alamo
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Acapulco range from $127 to $226, with an average of $166 over the past 12 months. Anything below $127 counts as a good deal.