Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Mexicali Airport (MXL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
There are 19 Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport flights each week.
To ensure you get on your GDL to MXL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Mexicali (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular airline has direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport.
Volaris is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier that operates GDL to MXL flights, with 77.01% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport. Many passengers pass through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
ج.م. 2,553 is currently the best price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 5,117. These fares may change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from GDL to MXL, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GDL to MXL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of the flights that depart from Guadalajara Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Guadalajara to Guadalajara Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GDL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Grab a Mexicali Airport rental car and explore Mexicali and beyond with your own wheels. Firefly, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Increase your likelihood of snagging the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Mexicali Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
When to fly to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Mexicali in March.
Book your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Mexicali Airport for July if you'd like to visit Mexicali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 46ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GDL to MXL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexicali, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 145 kilometres west to Tijuana to check off its leading sights. From Tijuana Beach Promenade to Epic Adventure Park and LETRERO DE TIJUANA, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ensenada is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 137 kilometres south-west of Mexicali. No journey is complete without experiencing La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico.