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Only Volaris operates flights between Mexicali and Guadalajara.

Flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara usually depart from Mexicali (MXL) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $175 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $224 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Connecting flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 39% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Mexicali to Guadalajara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $209 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $248: a $39 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Mexicali to Guadalajara route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexicali to Guadalajara flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:13 am and lands at 3:56 am
• Latest: departs at 6:19 pm and lands at 9:02 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $218. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexicali to Guadalajara takes 2h 43m, covering 1,113 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Mexicali to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $106, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

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 Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 05m, compared with 10h 10m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Mexicali (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 Mexicali to Guadalajara range from $176 to $280, with an average of $218 over the past 12 months. Anything below $176 counts as a good deal.