Guadalajara to San Juan del Río flights
San Juan del Río lies 350 km (218 mi) east of Guadalajara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
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| Guadalajara | San Juan del Río | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.4 million | 138,878 |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 1,923 m (6,309 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | GDL, 18 km out | QRO, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 30196–97726 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in San Juan del Río
San Juan del Río is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,483 ft | 6,296 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Juan del Río from Guadalajara?
350 km (218 mi) in a straight line, east of Guadalajara.
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to San Juan del Río by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara and San Juan del Río?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guadalajara to San Juan del Río flights?
Typically Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO).
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.