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Cheapest round-trip
$186
Typical prices: $193-$318
Viva, Volaris
Sun 12/2Sun 12/9
MXL - GDL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$214
Typical prices: $203-$328
Volaris
Thu 4/5Mon 4/9
MXL - GDL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Volaris. Average duration is 2h 44m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 23% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $181 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara (MXL-GDL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Mexicali to Guadalajara

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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4:13 pm - 7:35 amMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
13h 22m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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6:04 am - 6:51 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
2h 47mnonstop
$186Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
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3:23 pm - 7:35 amMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
14h 12m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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5:47 am - 11:56 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
20h 09m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$188Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 27
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3:32 pm - 7:34 amMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
14h 02m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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5:47 am - 10:02 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
6h 15m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$188Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14
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3:32 pm - 7:34 amMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
14h 02m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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8:24 am - 2:49 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
7h 25m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$211Viva
Mon, Apr 5 - Fri, Apr 9
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7:16 pm - 10:59 pmMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
2h 43mnonstop
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6:04 am - 7:51 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
2h 47mnonstop
$214Volaris
Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 21
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3:32 pm - 7:34 amMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
14h 02m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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8:24 am - 2:49 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
8h 25m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$218Viva
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
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10:49 am - 8:35 pmMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
7h 46m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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5:47 am - 10:02 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
6h 15m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$224Aeromexico
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:16 pm - 10:59 pmMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
2h 43mnonstop
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6:04 am - 6:51 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
2h 47mnonstop
$225Volaris
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 28
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4:15 pm - 7:38 amMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
13h 23m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
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4:21 pm - 11:04 pmGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
8h 43m1 stop Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
$232Viva
Sat, Dec 26 - Wed, Jan 13
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6:13 am - 11:30 pmMXL  Mexicali-GDL Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
15h 17m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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9:35 pm - 9:42 amGDL  Guadalajara Miguel Hidal-MXL Mexicali
14h 07m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$305Aeromexico
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Price, demand and travel trends for Mexicali to Guadalajara flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mexicali to Guadalajara. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Mexicali to Guadalajara at $188 round-trip.
•December ($321) and October ($275) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara the cheapest?

Flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Mexicali to Guadalajara

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

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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John Walton

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Key details for Mexicali to Guadalajara flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$65
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Mexicali to Guadalajara

When to book flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mexicali to Guadalajara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Mexicali to Guadalajara 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 Mexicali to Guadalajara?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 1:13 am and lands at 3:57 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:16 pm and lands at 9:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 44m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Mexicali to Guadalajara?

    A nonstop flight from Mexicali to Guadalajara takes 2h 44m, covering 1,113 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara range from $193 to $318, with an average of $243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $193 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $243 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Mexicali to Guadalajara?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $253 for nonstop.

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

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara?

    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.

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

    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%.

  • Have flight prices from Mexicali to Guadalajara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $186 to $1,165. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Mexicali to Guadalajara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $431, which is 247% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL)?

    Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • America Car Rental
    • MEXRENTACAR
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Localiza
    • Budget

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

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

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

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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

    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, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara pass through?

    Connecting flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara most commonly pass through:

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 40% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $274, a difference of $52.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Mexicali to Guadalajara?

    Only Volaris operates flights between Mexicali and Guadalajara.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Mexicali to Guadalajara?

    Flying via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 40m, compared with 10h 06m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What is the time difference between Mexicali and Guadalajara?

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

Your guide to booking Mexicali to Guadalajara 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $222, about $52 less than Saturday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mexicali to Guadalajara trip for January. Fares historically average $188 round-trip in that month - typically $133 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Volaris. Over the past three months, 93% of Volaris flights from Mexicali to Guadalajara arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 13m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $181 round-trip on this route - about $72 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport.

    • Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport
    • Hangar Select Aeropuerto Guadalajara

Prefer to fly direct from Mexicali to Guadalajara?

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

Direct departures

Mexicali to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Monday

Volaris

Volaris

Tuesday

Volaris

Volaris

Wednesday

Volaris

Volaris

Thursday

Volaris

Volaris

Friday

Volaris

Volaris

Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

Sunday

Volaris

Volaris

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Direct returns

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to Mexicali

Monday

Volaris

Volaris

Tuesday

Volaris

Volaris

Wednesday

Volaris

Volaris

Thursday

Volaris

Volaris

Friday

Volaris

Volaris

Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

Sunday

Volaris

Volaris

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