Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Guadalajara is two hours behind Washington DC and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to GDL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and GDL:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
R 2,641 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,467. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to GDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IAD to GDL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 74.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near GDL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Guadalajara's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Guadalajara in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD 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 places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.