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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.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights:

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

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

• Volaris
• Viva
• Alaska Airlines
• Aeromexico

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $474 return, compared with $559 via a stopover through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$138 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 Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 7% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Los Angeles to Guadalajara route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $455 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 12%, and Evening flights for 12%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:35 and lands at 03:48
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 03:12.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of $474. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Guadalajara takes 3h 13m, 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Aeromexico: 95% on time
• Volaris: 86% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 85% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 51m, compared to 6h 32m via Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and 8h 56m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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.

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· America Car Rental
· MEXRENTACAR
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Hertz
· Budget

Return flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara range from $400 to $588, with an average of $474 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Guadalajara flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue