Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
San Salvador and Guadalajara share the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SAL to GDL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAL and GDL:
Benito Juarez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Right now, ر.ق. 676 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,331. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from SAL to GDL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SAL land on schedule 84.27% of the time.
To get to El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SAL? If you've booked an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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.
Booking your ride from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guadalajara. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from El Salvador International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAL to GDL in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No trip is complete without dropping by Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
