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

• Earliest: departs at 6:04 am and lands at 8:51 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:47 am.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

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

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Mexicali takes 2h 47m, covering 1,113 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.

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Mexicali range from $181 to $271, with an average of $216 over the past 12 months. Anything below $181 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $216 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $167 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $226 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $58–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $724. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to Mexicali are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $108, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Mexicali Airport (MXL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Fox
• Europcar
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Guadalajara to Mexicali usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at Mexicali (MXL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Mexicali route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

Connecting flights from Guadalajara to Mexicali most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 43% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Guadalajara to Mexicali. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $201 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $241, a difference of $40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Volaris operates flights between Guadalajara and Mexicali.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 26m, compared with 9h 54m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Mexicali is 2 hours behind Guadalajara (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.