Austin to Guadalajara flights
Guadalajara lies 1,205 km (749 mi) south-west of Austin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
Open Guadalajara in Google Maps
| Austin | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 974,447 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | GDL, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 21573–99363 |
Clocks in Guadalajara are 1 h behind Austin right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guadalajara
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
Arriving in Guadalajara
Guadalajara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | 18 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5,016 ft |
Book a flight to Guadalajara
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Guadalajara
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 506 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (242), and 20 are five-star. Across 274 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 156,900 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Guadalajara
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Guadalajara from Austin?
1,205 km (749 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Guadalajara by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Austin to Guadalajara flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
What currency do I need in Guadalajara?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Guadalajara?
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.