Flying from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Zacatecas Airport (ZCL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Guadalajara and Zacatecas are in the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your GDL to ZCL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues 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.
Volaris has direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Zacatecas — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
Volaris is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a popular stopover on the GDL to ZCL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Zacatecas Airport (ZCL)
$38 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport flight. A return flight starts at $166. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GDL to ZCL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
77% of flights leaving from Guadalajara Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Guadalajara Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to GDL:
Arriving at Zacatecas Airport (ZCL)
Step off your Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of ZCL, make your way to Posada Morelos.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zacatecas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar to explore Zacatecas and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zacatecas Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Zacatecas Airport (ZCL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zacatecas. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Zacatecas is May, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Guadalajara Airport to Zacatecas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GDL to ZCL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Zacatecas has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Zacatecas, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you want to check out another major destination in Mexico, head for León de los Aldama, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Zacatecas. Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo are key reasons to visit.
