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$161+ Cheap flights from Guadalajara (GDL) to San Jose (SJC)

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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GDL — SJC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San Jose are usually found in February or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Guadalajara to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guadalajara (GDL) to San Jose (SJC). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$176 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Cheapest flights from Guadalajara to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guadalajara to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/196:58 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Sun 9/213:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mVolaris
Deal found 9/15$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/106:58 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Tue 10/143:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mVolaris
Deal found 9/15$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:58 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mFrontier
Wed 10/293:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1510:48 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Wed 10/223:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mVolaris
Deal found 9/15$276
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:47 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop4h 03mFrontier
Sun 11/94:28 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$279
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:58 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Tue 9/303:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mVolaris
Deal found 9/14$280
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:48 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mFrontier
Mon 10/63:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/2910:48 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Wed 11/54:28 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 38mVolaris
Deal found 9/14$293
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:58 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Sun 10/123:10 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 41mVolaris
Deal found 9/15$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/110:48 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop3h 52mVolaris
Sun 11/24:28 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 38mVolaris
Deal found 9/13$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/117:47 amGDL - SJC
Nonstop4h 03mVolaris
Mon 11/244:28 pmSJC - GDL
Nonstop3h 38mVolaris
Deal found 9/14$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Guadalajara to San Jose 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Guadalajara to San Jose that are best for you.

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Guadalajara

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San Jose

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Price

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 10/15

10:48 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

San Jose

Wed 10/22

3:10 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$276

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 11/3

7:47 am-9:50 am

Nonstop4h 03m

San Jose

Sun 11/9

4:28 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$279

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 9/28

6:58 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 52m

San Jose

Sun 10/12

3:10 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$294

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 10/13

10:48 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

San Jose

Mon 10/20

3:10 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$304

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 9/29

10:48 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

San Jose

Fri 10/10

3:10 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$307

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 2/1

7:47 am-9:50 am

Nonstop4h 03m

San Jose

Mon 4/20

4:28 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

$310

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Tue 11/11

5:54 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops21h 25m

San Jose

Sun 11/23

7:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops14h 27m

$314

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Wed 11/12

4:15 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Jose

Sun 11/23

9:03 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$314

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Thu 11/13

7:44 am-11:52 pm

2 stops18h 08m

San Jose

Mon 11/24

9:03 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$314

GuadalajaraSan Jose

GDL - SJC

GDLSJC

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Fri 11/14

7:49 am-11:52 pm

2 stops18h 03m

San Jose

Sun 11/23

9:03 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$314

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The best insider tips for Guadalajara to San Jose flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Guadalajara to San Jose trip
Airlines
Volaris

Volaris offers priority boarding with Plus fare, reducing wait times and ensuring overhead space.


Volaris' Basic fare allows free same-day flight changes, offering flexibility for travelers.

Read more about Volarisby Mark Chesnut
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Alaska Airlines provides Wi-Fi for a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Airports
GDL

For a smooth departure, check-in online and arrive early if checking bags. Security lines at GDL generally move quickly.

Read more about GDLby Mark Chesnut
SJC

Upon arrival at SJC, rideshare pick-ups are easy with designated locations at all terminals, making it a convenient choice.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Volaris and 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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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on SJC

Daniel Scheffler

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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Best time to book a flight from Guadalajara to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Guadalajara with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Guadalajara to San Jose

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Guadalajara to San Jose. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Guadalajara to San Jose. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guadalajara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Guadalajara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 GDL to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Guadalajara to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Guadalajara to San Jose in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Volaris, and Frontier from Guadalajara to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,154 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) to San Jose (SJC) is your only option if you wish to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Miguel Hidal to San Jose, all of which are around 3h 52m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Miguel Hidal to San Jose.

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

    Flights from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San Jose have been viewed 9 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Airlines like Volaris and Frontier fly from Guadalajara to San Jose in about 3h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 1612 mi between Guadalajara and San Jose. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Guadalajara to San Jose round-trip from $174. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris, from $237, and Alaska Airlines, from $276. Users have found that Frontier is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    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 Guadalajara to San Jose on time: Frontier (96%), Volaris (96%), American Airlines (90%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $237 for a flight from Guadalajara to San Jose. The cheapest flight overall is $152 while the most popular route, (Guadalajara Miguel Hidal - San Jose) is currently priced at $252.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guadalajara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Guadalajara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 3 airlines flying from Guadalajara to San Jose

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Guadalajara to San Jose. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$174Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$237Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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