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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:43 am
• Latest: departs at 5:21 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 43m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Guadalajara:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Guadalajara takes 3h 43m, covering 1,612 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 Jose to Guadalajara range from $335 to $524, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $411 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $406 round-trip, compared to $544 via a layover through Salt Lake City (SLC).

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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Jose to Guadalajara flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Jose to Guadalajara route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Jose to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Jose to Guadalajara route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h.

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Jose to Guadalajara. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $462, a difference of $71.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San Jose and Guadalajara. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 23m, compared with 6h 28m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 7h 36m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating San Jose to Guadalajara flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class
• Frontier: 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.

If you are an active military officer, you can inform the military lounge of your traveling dates to be able to access the military lounge. Enjoy the services offered in this lounge, including snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi access, newspapers and magazines, comfortable seats, TV, book, and charging stations. The lounge is located outside between the terminals.

SJC is a family-friendly airport offering baby care facilities. The airport has nursing rooms that provide a private space for breastfeeding mothers to pump and breastfeed their little ones. The rooms have electrical outlets and comfortable seats. They are located near Gate 8 of Terminal A and near Gates 18, 21, 24, and 26 of Terminal B. The airport also has a children's playground near Gate 24 of Terminal B.

GDL offers car rental services to passengers allowing them to enjoy the fantastic views of Mexico. One unique place you must visit is Tequila in Mexico, where the famous drink was born. Enjoy and take pictures of the pine forests and forests in the Switzerland of Mexico. Fish lovers can visit Puerto Vallarta, which is known as a fishing village. Enjoy the flexibility of renting a car and traveling independently. There are many car rental providers at GDL airport, including Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, National, Budget, Fox, and Avis.

Since in Mexico they use the Mexican peso while in San Francisco they use the US dollar, you may have to exchange money before departure or after arrival. Passengers can find currency exchange services at different locations of San Jose Airport. They include the baggage claim area of Terminal 1 and the international building across from Gate 15. CI Bank provides currency exchange services and banking services at the landside of Terminal 1. Global Exchange also provides money exchange services at Gate 12 of the domestic departures, domestic and international arrivals, and the terminal hallway to international departures.