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Only Volaris Costa Rica operates flights between San José and Guadalajara.

Flights from San José to Guadalajara usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Guadalajara:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $293 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $310 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $46–$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-stop flights from San José to Guadalajara most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the San José to Guadalajara route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $384, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 1 hour 43 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 7:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 7:47 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $352. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Guadalajara takes 3h 32m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,350. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Guadalajara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon 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 Cancun (CUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 02m, compared with 7h 34m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 8h 05m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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 José to Guadalajara range from $298 to $422, with an average of $352 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.