Cheap flights to Guadalajara airport

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Cheap Flights to Guadalajara

Guadalajara International Airport's (GDL) official name is Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport.  Every year, more than ten million passengers from around the world fly to Guadalajara.   

To find a cheap flight to Guadalajara, simply use Skyscanner's flight search tool.  Select Guadalajara as your destination, enter your dates of travel and search for flights.  You'll instantly be taken to a list of the most affordable flights to Guadalajara.  If your dates are flexible, try using Skyscanner's month search tool to compare the cost of flights to Guadalajara for an entire thirty-day period. 

Best Time to Book a Flight to Guadalajara

Guadalajara is well known for its year-round pleasant temperatures.  The best time to visit Guadalajara is between October and May, when there is little rainfall and sunny skies.  A quick check of Skyscanner reveals that with the exception of February, these are also the cheapest times to fly to Guadalajara.  Try setting up a Skyscanner price alert to be notified when prices drop on your preferred route. 

Airlines That Fly to Guadalajara Airport

Many of the best airlines in North America and Latin America schedule flights to Guadalajara.  From Canada, most passengers prefer to use one of the many airlines that connect through the United States, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines.  However, some travelers enjoy flying to Guadalajara on Mexican airlines, such as Aeromexico, Interjet and Volaris. 

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

Guadalajara's airport is located about seventeen kilometres from downtown Guadalajara.  The fastest way to reach the city is by taxi.  Pre-pay for your ride inside the Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 before getting in one of the registered taxis outside.  Budget travelers may choose to use the slow (but inexpensive!) public bus that runs to the city's Old Bus Station.  The bus stop is close to Terminal 1; turn right as you exit the airport and follow the signs that read "Terminal Terrestre".      

Airport Facilities

Upon arrival, many passengers head straight to one of the many ATMs and currency exchanges within the airport.  Armed with pesos, popular next stops include the on-site travel agency, car rental facilities and exclusive airport lounges.  There are numerous international and Mexican fast-food restaurants inside the Guadalajara airport.  As well, there are a range of high-end and local shops where you can spend your last pesos before heading home. 

What to See and Do in Guadalajara

Many people consider Guadalajara to be the best place to experience Mexican arts and culture.  Use Skyscanner to reserve a hotel in the historic city centre in order to be close to the best attractions and transportation connections. Spend a day in the city centre, where you can explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Instituto Cultural Cabañas before sampling authentic Mexican cuisine at Latin America's largest market, the Mercado Libertad.  Then, schedule a day trip to the sprawling arts and crafts markets in Tonala or to the awe-inspiring cathedral in nearby Zapopan.