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Yes, airline help desks are available in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Volunteer Information Professionals also staff information booths in the Lower/Arrivals area and can provide information about the facility.

GDL has two terminals and travelers can walk between them.

Yes, numerous car rental agencies operate at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL). They are all located on the ground-floor ambulatory.

Rental cars and taxis are the main options for traveling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to downtown Guadalajara. With no additional traffic, the drive takes about 35–50 minutes.

Currency exchange is available at GDL. Globo Cambio has locations in Sala de Última Espera C, the corridor connecting halls B and C and the ground-floor concourse. CI Banco also offers currency exchange on the concourse’s first floor.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers free Wi-Fi in all departure-level public areas and in baggage claim.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Guadalajara. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Alaska Airlines
• Viva
• Aeromexico

Flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $342 round-trip, compared to $404 via a layover through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Los Angeles to Guadalajara route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $352, a difference of $23. 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 Los Angeles to Guadalajara route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, night flights for 22%, and evening flights for 11%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 3:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:12 am.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $343. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Guadalajara takes 3h 13m, covering 1,308 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Aeromexico: 95% on time
• Volaris: 86% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 85% of the time on average.

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.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 51m, compared with 6h 32m via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and 8h 56m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara range from $289 to $425, with an average of $343 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.