Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, making Guadalajara one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to GDL start at 00:20 — the first with VivaAerobus. The latest departure is at 23:59 with Alaska Airlines. In total, there are 78 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to GDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Guadalajara, Mexico. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aeromexico.
With an impressive 91.03% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico has the best on-time performance for LAX to GDL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and GDL include:
Los Cabos International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, C$94 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$300. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to GDL by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organize your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LAX to GDL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guadalajara and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guadalajara. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to GDL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
If you want to check out another side of Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are key reasons to visit.