International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Guadalajara
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL). 1,643 miles, 3h 35m nonstop.
SFO to GDL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,643 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAAMVBY44 airlinesUnited, Aeroméxico, Viva
- Nonstop flights per day
- 9all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadGuadalajara vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Guadalajara
Round trips from $152
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Dec 2.
Cheapest month: December 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Guadalajara
4 airlines fly nonstop with 9 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.
- VBVivaLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via PHX · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, DEN, LAS, PHX, LAX, SAN, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DFW, IAH · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Phoenix (PHX)AAWNF93 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAWNAS3 airlines
- San Diego (SAN)WNAS2 airlines
- Dallas (DAL)WN1 airline
- Denver (DEN)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- United, Aeroméxico, Viva and Volaris all fly SFO to GDL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $152; September 2026 is the most expensive at $188 and up, a difference of $36 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search San Francisco to GuadalajaraSan Francisco to Guadalajara: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Guadalajara?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Guadalajara (GDL) takes about 3h 35m gate to gate, covering 1,643 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to GDL?
United Airlines, Aeroméxico, Viva and Volaris operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Guadalajara (GDL), with 9 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through PHX, LAX and SAN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Guadalajara?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Guadalajara (GDL), starting at $152 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Guadalajara flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and GDL on America/Mexico City time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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