Flights to Guadalajara
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, GDL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,016 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Guadalajara
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara to Mexico City | Mexico | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Houston | United States | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Guadalajara to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Puebla | Mexico | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Guadalajara to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 308 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Guadalajara to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 180 km (112 mi) | about 59 min |
| Guadalajara to San Antonio | United States | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Guadalajara to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,266 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Guadalajara to Dallas | United States | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Guadalajara to Mérida | Mexico | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Guadalajara to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Monterrey | Mexico | 637 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Guadalajara to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 474 km (295 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Fort Worth | United States | 1,467 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Guadalajara to Austin | United States | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Guadalajara to Chihuahua | Mexico | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Guadalajara to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Guadalajara to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Guadalajara to Culiacán | Mexico | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Guadalajara to Morelia | Mexico | 250 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Guadalajara to Torreón | Mexico | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Guadalajara to Shanghai | China | 12,523 km (7,781 mi) | about 16 h 48 min |
| Guadalajara to Chongqing | China | 13,576 km (8,436 mi) | about 18 h 9 min |
| Guadalajara to Chengdu | China | 13,599 km (8,450 mi) | about 18 h 11 min |
| Guadalajara to Guangzhou | China | 13,734 km (8,534 mi) | about 18 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Shenzhen | China | 13,725 km (8,528 mi) | about 18 h 21 min |
| Guadalajara to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,218 km (9,456 mi) | about 20 h 16 min |
| Guadalajara to Wuhan | China | 13,041 km (8,103 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
| Guadalajara to Lahore | Pakistan | 14,202 km (8,824 mi) | about 18 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Guadalajara?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is GDL from Guadalajara city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Guadalajara on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.