Guadalajara

$94+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Guadalajara (GDL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GDL
May 25 — Jun 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal are usually found in November or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Guadalajara
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Guadalajara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/84:15 pm
SJO
-
GDL
Nonstop3h 28m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/118:33 pm
GDL
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 26m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/23$229
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/152:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop16h 40m
Viva
Mon 5/186:00 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
Viva
Deal found 4/21$235
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/252:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop16h 40m
Viva
Fri 5/298:30 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 50m
Viva
Deal found 4/20$241
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/222:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop12h 25m
Viva
Mon 5/2511:00 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Viva
Deal found 4/21$252
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop18h 30m
Viva
Fri 5/1511:00 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Viva
Deal found 4/24$256
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/162:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop7h 40m
Viva
Fri 10/2311:00 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 15m
Viva
Deal found 4/21$262
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop18h 25m
Viva
Fri 9/186:10 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Viva
Deal found 4/22$268
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:18 pm
SJO
-
GDL
Nonstop3h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/266:26 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop5h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$269
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/42:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop7h 40m
Viva
Sat 7/115:00 pm
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Viva
Deal found 4/21$274
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/152:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop18h 50m
Viva
Mon 6/226:10 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Viva
Deal found 4/20$275
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/82:20 am
SJO
-
GDL
1 stop7h 40m
Viva
Fri 8/218:30 am
GDL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 45m
Viva
Deal found 4/21$276

Find flight deals from San José to Guadalajara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 April 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$94
(Viva)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Guadalajara Miguel Hidal flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Guadalajara Miguel Hidal flights.
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Guadalajara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Guadalajara that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

2:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 5/29

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop11h 35m

$247

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/22

2:20 am-2:45 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 5/25

11:00 am-1:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

$252

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/4

2:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sat 7/11

5:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

$274

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

4:18 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Thu 7/30

8:33 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$345

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

2:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 7/13

1:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

$359

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Tue 5/26

8:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$360
Quickest round-trip

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

4:18 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Tue 5/26

8:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$376

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 5/17

8:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$376

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

8:47 am-10:46 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sat 6/13

12:16 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$396

San JoséGuadalajara

SJO - GDL

SJOGDL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/25

8:47 am-10:46 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 7/1

12:12 am-7:12 am

1 stop7h 00m

$396

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Deals found on 4/22

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Guadalajara in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Guadalajara flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Guadalajara flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Guadalajara flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Guadalajara flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Guadalajara flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Guadalajara

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Guadalajara

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Guadalajara may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guadalajara (average of $286). Flying from San José to Guadalajara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Guadalajara?

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 April 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica,Copa Airlines, andAeromexico from San José to Guadalajara by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.2

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.9

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San José to Guadalajara?

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Guadalajara in 3h 32m. Fly via Viva or Volaris Costa Rica to get the fastest option. The distance from San José to Guadalajara is about 1463 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Guadalajara round-trip?

    Flying on Viva is currently your cheapest option to Guadalajara, with prices starting at $137. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $154 and $157, respectively. Users have found that Viva is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Guadalajara one-way?

    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris Costa Rica. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aeromexico and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $151 and $152, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to Guadalajara is $283. On average you can expect to pay $376. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guadalajara Miguel Hidal), can usually be booked for $229.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 José to Guadalajara?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guadalajara (average of $286). Flying from San José to Guadalajara in July is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Guadalajara

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$137Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$154Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$157Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AeromexicoCheapest$288Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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