Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
Guadalajara is two hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PDX to GDL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Guadalajara (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Volaris. This popular carrier has direct flights from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volaris.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier that offers PDX to GDL flights. A reliable 94.94% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and GDL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
142 € is the lowest price for a one-way Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. A return flight starts from 330 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from PDX to GDL by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of PDX.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PDX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near GDL if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you 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 possible rate by booking your ride from Guadalajara Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Guadalajara Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Guadalajara based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Guadalajara Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to GDL in January. Average temperatures are 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 discovered after you've experienced Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, about 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are among its highlights.