Travelling from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL): What you need to know
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of San Diego. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is located in Guadalajara.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from San Diego to GDL.
Travelling during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Diego to GDL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
SAN is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The distance from San Diego's city centre to CLD is about 48 kilometres. Consider transport options and potential delays when planning the best way to get to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your San Diego to GDL flight? Relax in a hotel near McClellan-Palomar Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport are known for their punctuality, with 88% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to GDL if you're catching a late flight from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Guadalajara. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
$280 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport. A return flight starts from $652. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Diego to GDL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL). January is when most people visit Guadalajara. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in November.
Lock in a San Diego to GDL plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guadalajara to range from 15ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
After booking your flight from San Diego to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guadalajara:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO are must-do's during your Guadalajara adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
León de los Aldama is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guadalajara. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
San Luis Potosi is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 306 kilometres northeast of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without dropping by Cascada de Tamul, Cathedral of San Luis Potosi and Puente de Dios.