SJO - GDL

$139 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Guadalajara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Guadalajara departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Guadalajara

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Guadalajara, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Guadalajara, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$261
Typical prices: $264-$319
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 5/20Wed 5/27
SJO - GDL • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$228
Typical prices: $254-$361
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 12/24Wed 12/31
SJO - GDL • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
SJO has 75 self-check-in kiosks for easy boarding.
At GDL, use a taxi for convenience to the city center.
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Expert advice
Top airlines
Volaris Costa Rica
Cheapest • from $264 (round-trip)
Volaris Costa Rica
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 13% price drop
September
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Nonstop flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from San José to Guadalajara 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Guadalajara!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from San José to Guadalajara (SJO-GDL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Guadalajara that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Guadalajara

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:16 pm - 7:44 pm
SJO
-
GDL
3h 28mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:34 pm - 11:56 pm
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$261Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:20 pm - 7:55 pm
SJO
-
GDL
3h 35mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:45 pm - 12:07 am
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$264Volaris Costa Rica
Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 30
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:20 pm - 7:55 pm
SJO
-
GDL
3h 35mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:45 pm - 12:07 am
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$290Volaris Costa Rica
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 11:20 pm
SJO
-
GDL
8h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:34 pm - 11:56 pm
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$293Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Aeromexico Logo
6:15 am - 2:55 pm
SJO
-
GDL
8h 40m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
6:01 am - 11:52 am
GDL
-
SJO
5h 51m1 stop
$299Aeromexico
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:20 pm - 7:55 pm
SJO
-
GDL
3h 35mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:45 pm - 12:07 am
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$309Volaris Costa Rica
Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 30
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:20 pm - 7:55 pm
SJO
-
GDL
3h 35mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:45 pm - 12:07 am
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$313Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 8:45 pm
SJO
-
GDL
18h 25m1 stop
Viva Logo
6:25 pm - 1:20 am
GDL
-
SJO
6h 55m1 stop
$316Viva
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 7:55 pm
SJO
-
GDL
3h 35mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 11:45 pm
GDL
-
SJO
9h 21m1 stop
$317Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 9:20 pm
SJO
-
GDL
6h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 12:07 am
GDL
-
SJO
3h 22mnonstop
$323Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Guadalajara flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Guadalajara to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Guadalajara?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Guadalajara departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Guadalajara?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Guadalajara clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San José to Guadalajara, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Guadalajara back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Guadalajara?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Guadalajara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Guadalajara is May, where tickets cost $268 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $356 and $346 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Guadalajara?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $396 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Guadalajara?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Guadalajara, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Guadalajara, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Guadalajara

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SJO

SJO offers 75 self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to get your boarding pass. Arrive early as security line lengths can vary.

GDL

At GDL, take a taxi for convenience to the city center. Taxi counters are inside arrivals by baggage claim for fixed rates.

Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Read more
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on GDL

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Read more

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Guadalajara

When to book flights from San José to Guadalajara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Guadalajara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Guadalajara

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Guadalajara?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Guadalajara was $139 for a one-way ticket and $261 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Guadalajara?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Guadalajara from San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Guadalajara?

    San José and Guadalajara are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Guadalajara?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Guadalajara flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Guadalajara?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Guadalajara flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Guadalajara?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Guadalajara, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Guadalajara?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Guadalajara on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Guadalajara, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Guadalajara are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $293 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Guadalajara?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Guadalajara.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Guadalajara?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Guadalajara from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Guadalajara?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Guadalajara with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and GDL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Guadalajara?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Guadalajara from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Guadalajara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $84 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Guadalajara?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Monday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San José to Guadalajara

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Guadalajara. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Guadalajara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 80 reviews
5.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
5.8Food
Airline reviews

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023
JFK - SAL
Read more Volaris Costa Rica reviews

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Unfortunately I had an awful boarding experience. Our first flight with Aeromexico was fine and landed on time however it couldn’t find a gate and we were late which made us lose our connecting flight with Aeromexico. The staff handled it horribly when we explained our situation and would not led us board when we missed the boarding time by a couple minutes. The staff were extremely rude and did not attempt to even help us. Because of this incident, my husband and I missed a full day of work which negatively impacted our salary which we need. Please compensate us for the work that we missed.

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San José to Guadalajara

Information on your arrival and departure airports