Travelling from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is San Jose's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) taking off from here.
The average duration of a direct San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of San Jose.
The busiest route is from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL), with 17 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from SJC to GDL is the 7am Alaska Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11:59pm with Alaska Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from San Jose to GDL.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) depart from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport with Volaris. This top airline operates departures from SJC.
The most frequently booked airline between SJC and GDL is Volaris.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Jose to GDL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
SJC is about 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SJC.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Reserve a hotel near GDL if you're catching a late flight from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guadalajara and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to central Guadalajara is roughly 18 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is ر.ق. 328. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,055. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Jose to GDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). July is when most people visit Guadalajara. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Before locking in your San Jose to GDL flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 35ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guadalajara:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top attractions which should be on every Guadalajara itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to León de los Aldama will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
