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Cheapest round-trip
$108
Typical prices: $77-$133
Volaris
Sat 10/13Sat 10/20
GDL - MEX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$54
Typical prices: $60-$141
Viva
Sat 10/20
GDL - MEX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva. Average duration is 1h 29m
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Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $98 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City (GDL-MEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Guadalajara to Mexico City

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Viva Logo
3:52 pm - 5:15 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 23mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 5:18 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 18mnonstop
$112Viva
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Viva Logo
6:05 am - 7:25 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 20mnonstop
Viva Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 16mnonstop
$112Viva
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Viva Logo
8:21 pm - 9:45 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 24mnonstop
Viva Logo
10:35 pm - 11:48 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 13mnonstop
$112Viva
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:05 am - 7:25 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 20mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:18 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 18mnonstop
$117Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:25 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 18mnonstop
$118Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:25 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 18mnonstop
$118Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:02 am - 7:25 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 23mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:18 amMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 18mnonstop
$122Volaris
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:37 pm - 8:00 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 23mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 8:18 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 18mnonstop
$123Volaris
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:36 pm - 10:15 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 39mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 8:45 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 40mnonstop
$162Aeromexico
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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8:36 pm - 10:15 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MEX Mexico City Benito Juarez
1h 39mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 10:07 pmMEX  Mexico City Benito Juarez-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
1h 37mnonstop
$164Aeromexico
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Price, demand and travel trends for Guadalajara to Mexico City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City typically range from $77 to $133. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $108, on Volaris.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

•January and February are the cheapest months to fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City at $76 round-trip.
•June ($131) and December ($125) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 72% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City the cheapest?

Flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Viva

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico and MEX

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on GDL

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Key details for Guadalajara to Mexico City flights

Low season

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Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 3% increase in travelers.
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Your Guadalajara to Mexico City flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:32 am and lands at 7:01 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:08 pm and lands at 11:37 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 29m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City takes 1h 29m, covering 285 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Guadalajara to Mexico City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City range from $77 to $133, with an average of $98 over the past 12 months. Anything below $77 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Guadalajara to Mexico City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $98 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $98 round-trip and layover options via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) at $98.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Viva has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Guadalajara to Mexico City flights are:

    • Aeromexico: 96% on time
    • Viva: 78% on time
    • Volaris: 78% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Guadalajara to Mexico City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Guadalajara to Mexico City flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 8%.

  • Have flight prices from Guadalajara to Mexico City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $108 to $1,061. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Guadalajara to Mexico City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Guadalajara to Mexico City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $93, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX)?

    Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Infinity Car Rental
    • Europcar
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • America Car Rental

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    Flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    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 Mexico City route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City most commonly pass through:

    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) - 50% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $94 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $107, a difference of $13.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    3 airlines operate flights between Guadalajara and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Aeromexico
    • Volaris
    • Viva

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    Flying via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h 08m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

  • What popular places can I visit in Mexico City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Guadalajara to Mexico City flights?

    Among airlines operating Guadalajara to Mexico City flights:

    • Viva: offers free seat selection
    • Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Guadalajara to Mexico City flights?

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

    • Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • 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.

  • Which airline is suitable to book when you’re flying with your pet from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX)?

    When you want to travel from Guadalajara to Mexico City in the company of your pets, you'll be looking for a pet-friendly airline. American Airline allows you to come on board with a maximum of two domestic animals. In order to fly in the cabin with you, their carriers must fit underneath the seat in front of you.

  • Which is the most suitable airline for reduced mobility passengers flying from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

    For the mobility impaired passengers traveling from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX), they need to book an airline that offers the wheelchair services that will assist their movements. Volaris Airline offers wheelchairs on request. Its staff will provide you with the necessary assistance you will require along your journey.

  • Which means of transportation are available to get to my destination from the Mexico City airport?

    Upon your landing in Mexico City, using a taxi is an efficient way to get you out of the airport to your preferred destination. This is because taxis offer safe, fast, and convenient means of transportation from the airport to the city center. If you will need greater mobility, there are also car rental options.

  • Which among the airlines flying from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX) offer a carry-on policy?

    When you are planning on traveling to Mexico City with a carry-on bag, you have several options to consider. Copa Airline allows you to come on board with one carry-on bag and one personal item that will fit in the overhead compartment. The carry-on bag and the personal item should not exceed the sizes and weight required.

Your guide to booking Guadalajara to Mexico City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $94, about $13 less than Friday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Guadalajara to Mexico City trip for January. Fares historically average $76 round-trip in that month - typically $55 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Aeromexico. Over the past three months, 96% of Aeromexico flights from Guadalajara to Mexico City arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 51m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

    • Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
    • NH Collection Mexico City Airport T2
    • Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Airport
  • When you are traveling to Mexico City from Guadalajara and want to get there efficiently, book your flight with Volaris Airline. Volaris has direct flights from Guadalajara (GDL) to Mexico City (MEX) without any layovers along your journey.
  • Most of the flights departing Guadalajara and going to Mexico City depart from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and arrive at Mexico City Airport (MEX). However, you can consider departing from the main airport in Guadalajara City and still land in Mexico through Monterrey Airport (MTY).This route is less popular with cheap flights.
  • Buses are the main form of public transportation if you are looking to get from the airport from downtown Guadalajara. You should look for the Metro Line 4 bus. Buses are generally a cost-efficient option. The length of the trip will depend on distance traveled, time of day, and traffic.
  • Booking of Aeromexico Airline when flying from Guadalajara to Mexico City will benefit you in various ways. This is because the airline has GDL Airport as its hub with frequent flights from Guadalajara to Mexico, making it more likely to find a flight that fits your schedule. If you are a member of the Aeromexico Airline rewards program, you can get complimentary tickets by using your reward points to book your flight.
  • Your kids' comfort and enjoyment is important if you are planning to fly from Guadalajara to Mexico City with your children. This means you will have to book a kid-friendly airline for them. Aeromexico Airline has kids' amenities like kid meals and entertainment that your child will enjoy during their travel.

Prefer to fly direct from Guadalajara to Mexico City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to Mexico City Benito Juarez

Monday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

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Direct returns

Mexico City Benito Juarez to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Monday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Viva,Volaris

Aeromexico,Viva, +1 more

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