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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.

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.

Only Aeromexico operates flights between San Francisco and Guadalajara.

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

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

• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business 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.

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.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $469 round-trip, compared to $513 via a layover through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the San Francisco to Guadalajara route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $444 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $51. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:09 pm and lands at 4:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:09 pm and lands at 4:10 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $477. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guadalajara takes 4h 01m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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 16m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (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 San Francisco to Guadalajara range from $403 to $624, with an average of $477 over the past 12 months. Anything below $403 counts as a good deal.