Travelling from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
Around 5 hours 3 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
With 2 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) is the busiest route. Flair Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from YVR to GDL is with Flair Airlines at 13:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to GDL.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) depart from this terminal.
Flair Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport jetting out of YVR.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) offers nonstop flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to GDL are offered by Flair Airlines.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and GDL:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to GDL:
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
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 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, R 2,438 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 3,504. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
2 months before your departure is the best time to lock in cheap tickets from Vancouver to GDL.
The cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Guadalajara in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver to GDL for May if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guadalajara to range from 15ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guadalajara:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are must-do's during your Guadalajara adventure.
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