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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 12:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:16 am and lands at 12:39 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guadalajara to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to San Francisco takes 4h 23m, covering 1,642 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to San Francisco range from $334 to $473, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $334 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $387. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $365 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $385 for nonstop.

Aeromexico is the only airline operating Guadalajara to San Francisco flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$60 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Guadalajara to San Francisco usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning 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.

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 San Francisco route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Guadalajara to San Francisco route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $129. 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 Aeromexico operates flights between Guadalajara and San Francisco.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 04m, compared with 7h 44m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 7h 44m via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR).

San Francisco is 1 hour behind Guadalajara (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Guadalajara to San Francisco flights:

• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

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