Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Guadalajara.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flights. The 06:12 departure with Volaris is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:52.
To ensure you get on your GDL to SJC flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into San Jose (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Alaska Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GDL to SJC flights, with 94.92% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GDL and SJC include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
At the moment, C$227 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$373. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to SJC.
The cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights that depart Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
If you have a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SJC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Lock in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport for August if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GDL to SJC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 64 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among the biggest draws.