Cheap flights to Guanajuato

How long is the flight to Guanajuato?

The United States is a vast country. Therefore, the time you take to travel to Guanajuato, Mexico, varies, depending on your origin city, flight operator, travel time and date, and the number of stops. Some Guanajuato flight deals, such as those that depart from Los Angeles (LAX), take about 3h 15min to touch down in Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), Guanajuato. If you board a flight from New York (JFK) and Washington, DC (BWA), you can expect it to arrive in Guanajuato city, Mexico after about 6h 50min. Other flights take as long as 7h 30min to touchdown in the Mexican city, for instance, those that depart from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA).

Where can I fly directly into Guanajuato from?

You can find nonstop Guanajuato flight deals from the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) from Volaris Airlines. The two destinations lie relatively closer, which makes it easier to fly direct. These flights arrive in Guanajuato, either at Bajio (BJX) or Queretaro (QRO). Other airlines, such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, United Airlines, and VivaAerobus, provide flights with multiple stops. In New York, Vivaaerobus is the primary airline serving the route, usually providing flights with two stops. Otherwise, you can fly from Seattle-Tacoma airport, where most flights have three stops, except Volaris Airlines, which offers two-layover flights. Based on the flight operator you choose, your flight connections might be in Atlanta, Denver, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Dallas.

How can I get from Guanajuato airport to the city center?

Guanajuato airport lies about 31 miles from the city center, and you can access it using various transportation means. If you opt to take a taxi, head outside the airport's Arrival Terminal. Taxis operate from early morning to late night and offer transportation for about $20-23. Alternatively, you can take the UNE BUS Guanajuato that goes from the Guanajuato Airport, Guanajuato, to the downtown area, a journey that takes about 50min and costs around $55-74. If you'd like to drive to the city by yourself, you can rent your preferred car from one of the on-site car rental agencies, including  Budget, Hertz, Avis, National, and Thrifty.

What can I do and see in Guanajuato?

Guanajuato is referred to as the most beautiful city in central Mexico, and for all the good reasons. For car enthusiasts, a stroll around the Historical Old Town reveals a place full of classic and limited-edition cars. The city has intertwined labyrinths that take you through colorful houses built on a mountainside. For history lovers, stop at the Mummy Museum that houses a collection of mummified bodies of cholera victims during an 1800-pandemic and learn how the disease consumed most city dwellers' lives. A visit to the museum reveals more insight into the pandemic and explains why the mummified bodies are there. Later, head to the Ancient Silver Mines, and see hand-on exhibits of the ancient mining tools and equipment used in traditional times.

Do you require a passport or visa to fly to Guanajuato?

US nationals enjoy visa-free access to Mexico as long as the stay does not exceed six months for tourism. However, besides producing a valid passport, you’ll need to obtain a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) tourist card to gain entry to the country.