Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guadalajara one hour ahead of Seattle.
Flights from SEA to GDL start from 18:46 — the first with Volaris. The last service of the day is at 23:11 with Volaris. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to GDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Volaris has direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Guadalajara — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
Volaris is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SEA and GDL:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
P8,209 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Return flights start from P23,137. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to GDL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guadalajara and beyond.
Booking your ride from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Guadalajara in April.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport for May if you want to go to 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 SEA to GDL in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Guadalajara, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey about 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
