Traveling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
A direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport takes on average 3 hours 59 minutes. The timezone in Oakland is UTC-7, which is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Each week, there are 20 flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. The first flight from GDL to OAK is at 14:00 and the latest is at 23:59.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you want to break up your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the GDL - OAK route are:
Los Angeles International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is C$187. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$306. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap flight tickets from GDL to OAK by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GDL? If you're catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the center of Oakland. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 17 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes about 38 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Oakland in May.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from GDL to OAK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Oakland
After locking in your flights from GDL to OAK, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Oakland. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Lake Merritt, Jack London Square and Fox Theater are among the things you can't miss in Oakland.
Complete your Oakland trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Oakland.
