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Flights from San Jose to Guadalajara

Nonstop flights from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) take about 3h 45m (2,595 km). Volaris flies it. Lowest fare seen: $147 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying San Jose to Guadalajara

Carriers on SJC–GDL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Volarisnonstop fare seen

San Jose to Guadalajara fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $412 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $273. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$41230 Oct 2026 · Volaris$273 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026 · Volaris
Nov 2026—$302 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$50723 Dec 2026 · Volaris$390 · 1 stop23 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $273 in October 2026, against $390 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Jose to Guadalajara, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — San Jose to Guadalajara flights

How long is the flight from San Jose to Guadalajara?
A nonstop flight from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) takes about 3h 45m, covering 2,595 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is San Jose from Guadalajara by air?
The great-circle distance between Mineta San Jose International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport is 2,595 km (1,612 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from San Jose to Guadalajara?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SJC–GDL route include Volaris. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from San Jose to Guadalajara cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SJC–GDL was $147 USD with Volaris (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Guadalajara?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $273 one-way, against $390 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from San Jose to Guadalajara?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Guadalajara visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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