Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Sacramento: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8. The city is two hours behind Guadalajara, where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Take your pick of 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GDL to SMF is the 18:52 Aeromexico option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:30 with Aeromexico.
To avoid missing your GDL to Sacramento flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento ticket. Begin your journey at GDL and land at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Aeromexico is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from GDL to Sacramento, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara, GDL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near GDL:
Of all flights leaving Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Sacramento
$325 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento flight. A return plane ticket starts at $542. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from GDL to Sacramento.
The best month for picking up cheap Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Once your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG is a great option that's an easy drive from SMF.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from GDL to Sacramento.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
The centre of Sacramento is around 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK). After your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Settle in and wind down at a hotel shortly after your GDL to Sacramento flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are within easy reach of SCK.
The address for Stockton Metropolitan Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
Best time to go to Sacramento
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sacramento. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 39ºC. Book your Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDL to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 17ºC.
More about Sacramento
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sacramento right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Sacramento:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Sacramento itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento, San Francisco is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.



