Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of San Diego.
Your SAN to GDL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAN and GDL:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight is ₹ 16,324. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 40,692. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAN to GDL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SAN to GDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is located at Airport Drive.
71.38% of flights taking off from San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SAN:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guadalajara and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Guadalajara in April.
When booking your flight from San Diego International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAN to GDL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Guadalajara, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its leading sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
