Flying from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Mexicali.
Every week, there are 19 Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MXL to GDL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Guadalajara (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Volaris. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Volaris on this route.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier that offers MXL to GDL flights. A reliable 85.71% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport. Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is a top stopover on the MXL to GDL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
P2,474 is the best price for a one-way Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. A return flight starts at P7,388. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MXL to GDL, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Mexicali Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from MXL arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Mexicali Airport from central Mexicali, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Explore without limits with a Guadalajara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Guadalajara and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Guadalajara Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Guadalajara. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Mexicali Airport to Guadalajara Airport for May if you want to explore Guadalajara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MXL to GDL in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 467 kilometers east of Guadalajara. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are the start of reasons to visit.