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

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 6:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 7:50 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Guadalajara.

A nonstop flight from San José to Guadalajara takes 3h 35m, covering 1,463 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 José to Guadalajara range from $317 to $454, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $317 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $367 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $307 round-trip and layover options via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) at $309.

Volaris is the only airline operating San José to Guadalajara flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris Costa Rica and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-way fares from San José to Guadalajara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 5% above 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 José to Guadalajara usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San José to Guadalajara route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San José to Guadalajara. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $392, a difference of $39.

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 Volaris Costa Rica operates flights between San José and Guadalajara.

Flying via Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 05m, compared with 7h 52m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 8h 13m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Among airlines operating San José to Guadalajara flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: 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:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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