Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to San Jose: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose is 3 hours 41 minutes.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Guadalajara, where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located. San Jose operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Choose from 24 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GDL to SJC is the 06:12 Volaris service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 13:52 with Alaska Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from GDL to San Jose, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can book a nonstop flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose. Start your journey at GDL and arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Be on the lookout for offers from Volaris. This airline operates direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from GDL to San Jose, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you have a passport from Mexico, you will need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara, GDL can be reached in about 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 53 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to San Jose
C$271 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$445. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from GDL to San Jose by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 44 minutes.
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Best time to go to San Jose
August is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Jose in May when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap flights from GDL to San Jose around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
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