Direct Flights from San Jose to Guadalajara
Guadalajara · Mexico
Nonstop service from SJC to GDL on Alaska, Volaris. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
23 cities have a nonstop to Guadalajara, San Jose among them.
How long to go to Guadalajara for, from San Jose
3h 45m in the air, 1,613 miles. A two-night trip loses most of two days to travel; three or four nights is where this one starts to make sense.
Guadalajara is 4,954 ft higher than San Jose, at 5,016 ft. Enough that a first-day hike or a hard workout will feel harder than it does at home, and enough that alcohol goes further.
About Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the capital of the central state of Jalisco in Mexico, and the second-largest city in the country, with about a million and a half citizens in the core city and about 5.2 million in the metropolitan area. It is considered a colonial city, though much of its architecture dates from the independence period. Although it has a far more relaxed feel than Mexico City, the city center can still seem a bit stuffy and dusty, especially during rush hour when the sun is out. All in all, however, it is a lovely city and contains many nice areas for walking, not just in the center.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Guadalajara
- The Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico.
- The Guadalajara Cathedral or Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, located in Centro, Guadalajara, Jalisco, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
- Los Guachimontones is the largest Late Formative to Classic period pre-Columbian archaeological site in the state of Jalisco.
- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1937 by philanthropist Solomon R. Guggenheim and his long-time art advisor, artist Hilla von Rebay.
- Zoológico Guadalajara is the main zoological park in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and is widely considered one of the most important in Latin America.
- The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) located in the City of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, is a Museum about the history of Tequila (the drink) and an art center.
- Panteón de Belén is a historic cemetery located in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The cemetery is a site of legends and night tours. It opened in 1848 and was formally closed for burials in 1896.
- Arcos de Guadalajara (1939-1959) is a monument in Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
- Parque Morelos is a public park in Centro, Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
- The Museo Regional de la Cerámica in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico is located on Independencia Street in the center of the city.
- The Monumento a los Niños Héroes is a monument in Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
- The Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres is a landmark in Centro, Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Guadalajara
- How long to stay
- Guadalajara rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila, Guadalajara Cathedral, and Guachimontones and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Guadalajara?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) on Alaska, Volaris.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from San Jose to Guadalajara?
- Alaska, Volaris fly nonstop between San Jose (SJC) and Guadalajara (GDL).
- How many nonstop flights are there from San Jose to Guadalajara?
- There are about 2 nonstop departures per day (roughly 14 per week) from San Jose to Guadalajara.
- How far is Guadalajara from San Jose?
- Guadalajara is about 1,613 miles from San Jose by air.
- Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Mexico?
- Yes — Guadalajara (GDL) has nonstop service from San Jose on Alaska, Volaris, making it a nonstop gateway to Mexico.
- What is there to do in Guadalajara?
- Popular things to do include Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila, Guadalajara Cathedral, Guachimontones, Guggenheim Guadalajara, and more.
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