Flying from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Guadalajara is one hour ahead of Long Beach and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LGB to GDL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to visit another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is a well-known stop between LGB and GDL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
At the moment, R 7,483 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,570. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGB to GDL, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LGB to GDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Handy information about Long Beach Airport (LGB)
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.23% of flights that take off from LGB reach their destination without delay.
To reach Long Beach Airport from central Long Beach, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LGB:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Grab a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car and explore Guadalajara and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to the centre of Guadalajara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Guadalajara in April.
When reserving your flight from Long Beach Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGB to GDL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Guadalajara, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to check off its popular sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are among its highlights.
