Flights San Jose → Guadalajara
SJC → GDL
How long is the flight from San Jose to Guadalajara?
The flight from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects San Jose with Guadalajara, utilizing both Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Guadalajara opened in 1542 and currently serves over 17 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The San Jose (SJC) → Guadalajara (GDL) route is operated by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Guadalajara the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from San Jose the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Guadalajara: what to expect in this direction
Flying from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) heads south-east for about 2,595 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 40m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing San Jose the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Guadalajara it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 85% | -1 min | 0.5% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating SJC-GDL
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Frequently asked questions about SJC-GDL
The flight from San Jose (SJC) to Guadalajara (GDL) takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Guadalajara, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
