Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Acapulco Airport (ACA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Guadalajara and Acapulco are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
You can take your pick of four weekly Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GDL to ACA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volaris is your gateway to discovering Acapulco (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Volaris.
With 77.33% of services arriving as planned, Volaris is the most punctual carrier operating GDL to ACA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GDL and ACA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
44 € is currently the best price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport flight. Return flights start at 95 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to ACA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GDL to ACA.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
77% of flights that leave from Guadalajara Airport land at their destination on time.
Guadalajara Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GDL? If you're catching an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Acapulco Airport (ACA)
If you have a late Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ACA:
Travel at your own pace with a Acapulco Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and discover more of Acapulco and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Acapulco Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Acapulco Airport (ACA)
The quietest month for a flight from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Acapulco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Acapulco Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Acapulco, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDL to ACA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Acapulco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north of Acapulco, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 322 kilometres north of Acapulco, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.