Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is two hours behind New York.
Choose from 17 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights. The 02:30 departure with Volaris is the earliest you can take. Volaris operates the latest service of the day at 02:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your JFK to GDL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Guadalajara (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Volaris. This popular airline offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Volaris is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JFK and GDL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Right now, ر.ق. 540 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,383. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to GDL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
November is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals to explore Guadalajara and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Guadalajara based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to GDL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Guadalajara, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No trip is complete without experiencing Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
