Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Sacramento.
You can choose from 25 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights. The 00:06 departure with Volaris is the earliest available. Volaris operates the latest service of the day at 23:51.
To ensure you get on your SMF to GDL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Guadalajara (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Aeromexico. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Aeromexico.
With an impressive 89.61% of services arriving as scheduled, Aeromexico has the best on-time record for SMF to GDL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SMF and GDL:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, 101 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 262 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SMF to GDL, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that depart SMF land on time.
To get to Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick drive from SMF, spend the night in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
If you're getting in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GDL:
Travel at your own speed with a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Guadalajara and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guadalajara. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SMF to GDL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Guadalajara, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to check off its leading sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without visiting Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.