Flying from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Guadalajara is one hour behind Washington DC. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is located in Guadalajara, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to GDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to GDL leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
71% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to GDL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) with a stop or two departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). These are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and GDL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 77% of the time.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
Reserve a hotel near GDL if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is R 2,729. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,865. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to GDL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL). January is the peak month for travel to Guadalajara. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in November.
Book a Washington DC to GDL plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guadalajara to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Guadalajara right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO are essential stops on your Guadalajara itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. Around 177 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to León de los Aldama will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
San Luis Potosi is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 306 kilometres northeast of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without visiting Cascada de Tamul, Cathedral of San Luis Potosi and Puente de Dios.