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

• Earliest: departs at 11:27 am and lands at 3:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:43 pm and lands at 4:53 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guadalajara takes 4h 10m, covering 1,642 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara range from $401 to $626, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $401 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $479 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $474 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $475.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$60 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $205, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $75.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aeromexico operates flights between San Francisco and Guadalajara.

Flying via San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 20m, compared with 6h 21m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 14m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Guadalajara flights:

• Aeromexico: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aeromexico: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• AeroMexico Connect: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

All the parking garages have different daily rates, ranging from $25 to a maximum of about $36 (or $45 if you opt for the Valet parking service). For longer stays, the long-term parking facilities offer a $25/day rate and are connected to all the terminals through a free shuttle running every 5-15 minutes.

There are different airlines operating daily flights between the two cities, including Alaska and United, but InterJet and Aeromexico tend to offer non-stop flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara. InterJet flies out of the International Terminal, and Aeromexico flights operate from both Terminal 1 and the International Terminal, so check your departure information before heading to the airport.

While Aeromexico and Alaska offer a higher number of flights to Guadalajara per day, InterJet’s daily non-stop flight will make your life easier as having connections can turn your four-hour flight into a much longer journey. Furthermore, when booking in advance, InterJet’s prices are often the cheapest.

Passengers arriving on flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara can walk through the Baggage Claim area and customs, then head to the terminal’s exit, where they’ll find the different rental car companies.