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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Typical prices: $325-$415
United Airlines
Sat 12/1Tue 12/4
GDL - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$346
Typical prices: $325-$413
Volaris
Mon 12/24Mon 12/31
GDL - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Volaris and Aeromexico. Average duration is 4h 12m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento (GDL-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Guadalajara to Sacramento

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 12:03 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
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8:00 am - 10:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
12h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$301United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 12:03 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 23m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
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5:20 am - 10:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
15h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$301United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
Volaris Logo
3:32 pm - 5:40 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 08mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 4:02 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
3h 47mnonstop
$346Volaris
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 28
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6:42 pm - 8:50 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 08mnonstop
Volaris Logo
10:15 pm - 4:02 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
3h 47mnonstop
$349Volaris
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
2:23 pm - 12:20 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
23h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:10 pm - 1:48 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
22h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$354American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 26
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:50 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 15m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 2:44 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
23h 05m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
$354United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Jan 4
Volaris Logo
8:52 pm - 11:00 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 08mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 4:02 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
3h 47mnonstop
$357Volaris
Sat, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 10
Delta Logo
6:39 pm - 9:00 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 21mnonstop
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6:30 am - 3:16 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
6h 46m1 stop Los Angeles
$398Delta
Sat, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
6:39 pm - 9:00 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 21mnonstop
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6:00 am - 2:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
6h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City
$398Delta
Sat, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 15
Delta Logo
6:39 pm - 9:00 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 21mnonstop
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6:30 am - 10:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
14h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Mexico City Benito Juarez
$398Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Guadalajara to Sacramento flights

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

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento typically range from $325 to $415. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $301, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guadalajara to Sacramento. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to Sacramento at $330 round-trip.
•July ($421) and January ($419) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% 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 Sacramento

 
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Aeromexico

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.

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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.

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Key details for Guadalajara to Sacramento flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$162
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento

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Your Guadalajara to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 3:32 pm and lands at 7:44 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 12m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Sacramento takes 4h 12m, covering 1,660 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

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

    Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento range from $325 to $415, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Guadalajara to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $357 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$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 Sacramento?

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

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

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

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

    One-way fares from Guadalajara to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Payless

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

    Flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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

    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 Sacramento route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $385, a difference of $38.

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

  • What airlines fly from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

    2 airlines operate flights between Guadalajara and Sacramento. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Volaris
    • Aeromexico

  • What is the time difference between Guadalajara and Sacramento?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Guadalajara to Sacramento flights:

    • 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 Sacramento flights?

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

    • Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
    • Delta: a cabin 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 airlines flying from Guadalajara to Sacramento are eco-friendly?

    American and United Airlines on this route are eco-friendly and engage in activities that reduce environmental pollution through carbon emissions. In achieving carbon-free nature, they are switching to sustainable energy sources-Biofuels, and acquiring modern aircraft. For instance, American Airlines have Airbuses A321XLR which have fuel-efficient engines.

  • Which other cities can I connect to upon deplaning at Sacramento Intl. Airport?

    Landing at SMF gives passengers privileges to enjoy road trips into cities around SMF. Most of these cities present unique features and activities that add value to one’s journey. These may include museums, shopping centers, valleys, etc. The common cities are Kiesel, Vin, Beatrice, and King Farm.

  • What special services are available when flying from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

    Despite the trip adventure on this route, Aeromexico Airlines come with extra goodies. These include the inclusion of foods and drinks in the usual services to flyers onboard free of charge. This airline also has discounted tickets making it more affordable.

  • Is Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport a hub for flights flying from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

    Yes, it is a hub for Aeromexico Airlines, with many flights from GDL TO SMF. This makes traveling possible at all times since it’s uncommon to miss a flight. Additionally, many flights reduces the menace of long queues and delayed travel.

Your guide to booking Guadalajara to Sacramento 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $347, about $38 less than Monday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Guadalajara to Sacramento trip for April. Fares historically average $330 round-trip in that month - typically $91 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Aeromexico. Over the past three months, 92% of Aeromexico flights from Guadalajara to Sacramento arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 07m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • Flying from Guadalajara to Sacramento has Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) as the departure and destination airports. Among the transport options from Guadalajara city center to GDL, Mi Transporte runs a bus to the airport from Periférico Norte. Car rentals or taxi services remain the quickest and most convenient when traffic is not a problem.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility fly on American Airlines on this route because of the availability of support services. For instance, crew service staff help passengers to access lavatory rooms since wheelchairs can’t fit in the doors, passengers are assisted during seat transfers onboard and the airline assistant coordinator offers wheelchair and other mobility services to these passengers free of charge.
  • The United and American Airlines offer pet-friendly services from GDL to SMF. The airlines accept only dogs and cats onboard to travel with the owners in the cabin. These pets are allowed when caged or in airline carries, under passenger seats. Both airlines transport fully trained dogs in the cabin free of charge, and they are not required to be in a carrier or caged. Airlines have specific areas with restrooms in the airport where you take your pets to relieve themselves
  • United and American Airlines on this route are best for kids. Unaccompanied children between five and fourteen years on these airlines are taken care of under unaccompanied minor service. Parents with children are given priority boarding. Additionally, sufficient entertainment ranging from TV programs and music is available inflight.
  • Aeromexico and Volaris Airlines offer nonstop flights from GDL to SMF. Other airlines connect through layovers, a thing that requires passengers to incorporate layover expenditure in the entire budget. This is because most of the layover flights are expensive, but equally give passengers the privilege to access other services within connecting cities. Common layovers on this route are Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Prefer to fly direct from Guadalajara to Sacramento?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Thursday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Friday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Saturday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Sunday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Monday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Thursday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Friday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Saturday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

Sunday

Aeromexico,Volaris

Aeromexico,Volaris

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