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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Guadalajara:

• Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 03:24
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 03:13.

The flight takes about 3h 14m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Guadalajara takes 3h 14m, covering 3,387 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara range from $523 to $765, with an average of $622 over the past 12 months. Anything below $523 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $622 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $622 return, compared with $721 via a stopover through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights are:

• Aeromexico: 96% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 86% on time
• Volaris: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $54–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Night flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 11%.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Guadalajara route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Guadalajara are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $312.

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Guadalajara route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $598 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $641, a difference of $43.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Guadalajara. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Alaska Airlines
• Viva
• Aeromexico

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 51m, compared to 8h 56m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 10h 24m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Hotel Hangar Inn is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 3-minute drive from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport and a 20-minute drive from the famous Guadalajara Cathedral. The City Express is a modern hotel that is a 5-minute drive from the airport and a 7-minute drive from Guadalajara Park.

Because Guadalajara does not have an extensive public transportation system, the best way to travel from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to the city’s downtown is by taking either a rental car or taxi. With no additional traffic, this drive should take approximately 20 minutes.

American, Delta, United, and Virgin Airlines all have private lounges located in Los Angeles International Airport. Make sure to check with the airline you are flying with, as you may be able to receive complimentary or reduced access passes to their lounge.

If you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Guadalajara for business or just simply need to work during your trip, there are several amenities that you can take advantage of at Los Angeles International Airport. There is a large business center in the Departures wing that is equipped with high-speed WiFi and printing services as well as several workstations that are dispersed around the different terminals.