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Only Volaris Costa Rica operates flights between Guadalajara and San José.

Flights from Guadalajara to San José usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Guadalajara to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $298 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$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 Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 8% 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 18% on the Guadalajara to San José route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $365, a difference of $63. 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 San José route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:33 pm and lands at 11:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:42 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $321. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to San José takes 3h 23m, covering 1,463 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $2,059. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Volaris is the only airline operating Guadalajara to San José flights. 67% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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 Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 7h 46m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 8h 44m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to San José range from $281 to $384, with an average of $321 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.