Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. Acapulco and Guadalajara share the same timezone — UTC-6.
Each week, there are 10 flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. The first flight from GDL to ACA is at 11:37 and the latest is at 13:37.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GDL and ACA are:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
When flying domestically within Mexico, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from GDL to ACA, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
Arriving at Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Consider booking a hotel near ACA if you're catching a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Have an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GDL:
More about Acapulco
Once you've booked your flights from GDL to ACA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Acapulco. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. La Quebrada, Zocalo and Fuerte de San Diego are must-visits when exploring Acapulco.
Getting from Acapulco International Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
Acapulco International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Acapulco. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Complete your Acapulco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Acapulco International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Acapulco.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is $71. The cheapest price for a return flight is $172. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get flight tickets from GDL to ACA, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of the departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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When to fly to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Acapulco in March.
Lock in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Acapulco International Airport for May if you want to explore Acapulco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24 ºC and 34 ºC.
Search for flight tickets from GDL to ACA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21 ºC and 32 ºC on average.