Guadalajara

$119+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL)

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SJC — GDL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal are usually found in March or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Guadalajara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$190
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$123
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
From San Jose to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
One-way flight from San Jose to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Guadalajara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Guadalajara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/253:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 45mVolaris
Thu 8/2810:55 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 45mVolaris
Deal found 7/3$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/121:02 pmSJC - GDL
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/177:05 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$232

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Guadalajara that are best for you.

Fly from

San Jose

Fly to

Guadalajara

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseGuadalajara

SJC - GDL

SJCGDL

San Jose

Tue 8/12

3:00 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 8/17

7:05 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$193

San JoseGuadalajara

SJC - GDL

SJCGDL

San Jose

Tue 8/12

1:02 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 8/17

7:05 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$232

San JoseGuadalajara

SJC - GDL

SJCGDL

San Jose

Mon 11/24

4:28 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$119

San JoseGuadalajara

SJC - GDL

SJCGDL

San Jose

Mon 8/25

12:39 pm-5:15 am

2 stops15h 36m

$126

San JoseGuadalajara

SJC - GDL

SJCGDL

San Jose

Mon 12/15

4:28 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$159

San JoseGuadalajara

SJC - GDL

SJCGDL

San Jose

Wed 7/30

7:09 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$177

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Deals found on 7/1

The best insider tips for San Jose to Guadalajara flights

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Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, perfect for staying connected before your flight to Guadalajara.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
GDL

The easiest way to reach Guadalajara city from GDL is by taxi. Pay inside the terminal for a secure and simple experience.

Read more about GDLby Mark Chesnut
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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on GDL

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.

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Guadalajara

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Guadalajara. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose to Guadalajara is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara (average of $265). Flying from San Jose to Guadalajara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to GDL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Guadalajara. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Guadalajara is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Guadalajara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Guadalajara. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Guadalajara flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Jose to Guadalajara

Explore weekly flight availability from San Jose to Guadalajara. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SJC to GDL are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Guadalajara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guadalajara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guadalajara. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Volaris and Frontier from San Jose to Guadalajara have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Bernard,Apr 2025

MLM - LAX

Volaris has the route and the price to beat other airlines. Its service is basic and quite OK. Its web site, internet boarding appears to be in turmoil. For travel to Morelia, it is what we choose.

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Bernard,Apr 2025

MLM - LAX

Volaris has the route and the price to beat other airlines. Its service is basic and quite OK. Its web site, internet boarding appears to be in turmoil. For travel to Morelia, it is what we choose.

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Bernard,Apr 2025

MLM - LAX

Volaris has the route and the price to beat other airlines. Its service is basic and quite OK. Its web site, internet boarding appears to be in turmoil. For travel to Morelia, it is what we choose.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Guadalajara?

    Booking a flight from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Jose to Guadalajara. On a typical day, there are 7 flights from San Jose to Miguel Hidal, all of which are around 3h 38m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 8 airlines when you book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara.

  • How popular is this San Jose to Guadalajara flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to Guadalajara round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Guadalajara round-trip from $190. Volaris is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose to Guadalajara?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose to Guadalajara on time: American Airlines (81%), Frontier (76%), Volaris (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Guadalajara?

    On average you can expect to pay $302 for a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Guadalajara Miguel Hidal) is currently priced at $226.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Guadalajara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Guadalajara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Guadalajara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Guadalajara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Guadalajara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Guadalajara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara (average of $265). Flying from San Jose to Guadalajara in December is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Jose to Guadalajara

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Guadalajara. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$147Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$177Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VivaCheapest$197Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$214Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$230Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$290Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$366Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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