Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
San Francisco is two hours behind Guadalajara and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Flights from GDL to SFO start from 06:30 — the earliest with Aeromexico. The last departure is at 09:11 with Aeromexico. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your GDL to SFO flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Aeromexico is your ticket to exploring San Francisco (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aeromexico on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier that operates GDL to SFO flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between GDL and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Puerto Vallarta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $363. A return plane ticket is currently $565. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from GDL to SFO, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GDL to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of the departures from Guadalajara Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Guadalajara Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near GDL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of San Francisco and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Guadalajara Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDL to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.



