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VivaAerobus is a low-cost airline, and its luggage policy reflects that. The airline has a weight-based luggage allowance, which means that passengers are allowed to check a specific amount of weight of baggage. Currently, VivaAerobus allows passengers to check up to 55 lbs of baggage, spread across up to three separate items. Please note that each item must weigh under 55 lbs, and the total checked baggage weight must not exceed 55 lbs.

Taxis are readily available at Guadalajara Airport, and they offer a convenient way to get to the city center. Taxi fares can be negotiated on arrival or pre-booked online. Uber and other ride-hailing services also operate in Guadalajara, and they offer a more affordable option than taxis. There are several local buses that run between the airport and the city center. These buses operate every 20 to 30 minutes and are a cost-effective option.

Volaris Airlines offers different seat selection options on its flights for passengers, depending on the fare chosen. Volaris Airlines typically assigns seats automatically while booking, and passengers can adjust their seats on their own during online check-in or afterward, allowing free seating. This fee is included in the booking fare.

Aeroméxico Airlines offers a range of services to economy-class passengers on its flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara. Passengers can enjoy a variety of movies, TV shows, music, games, and more on the in-flight entertainment system. Aeroméxico also offers complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on all flights.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Guadalajara flights:

• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Guadalajara. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• Viva

Flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) 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
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• AeroMexico Connect: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $122 round-trip, compared to $133 via a layover through Cancun (CUN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$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 Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Mexico City to Guadalajara most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• San Antonio (SAT) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

On the Mexico City to Guadalajara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 26%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $109 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $146: a $37 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 Mexico City to Guadalajara route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Guadalajara flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, night flights for 21%, and afternoon flights for 5%.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Guadalajara takes 1h 27m, covering 285 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:50 am and lands at 6:17 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 12:47 am.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $122. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $102 to $963. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

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

• AeroMexico Connect: 100% on time
• Aeromexico: 94% on time
• Volaris: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% 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 Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 5h 51m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 5h 51m via San Antonio (SAT).

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 Mexico City to Guadalajara range from $93 to $173, with an average of $122 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.