Flying from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is San Juan's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) jetting off from here.
Guadalajara is two hours behind San Juan. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from San Juan to GDL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from San Juan to GDL departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central San Juan to SJU takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
73.65% of flights taking off from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
SIG is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your San Juan to GDL flight? Relax in a hotel near Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Have a late flight from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near GDL and hit the lights earlier:
Fast-track your adventure 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 around four weeks ahead of your San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
The centre of Guadalajara is about 18 kilometres from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, ج.م. 8,473 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 18,124. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Juan to GDL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). July is the busiest month to travel to Guadalajara. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Lock in a San Juan to GDL flight ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guadalajara to range from 15ºC to 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 27ºC.
More about Guadalajara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guadalajara right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Juan to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport:
Catedral and Centro Histórico de Guadalajara are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Guadalajara to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
León de los Aldama is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Guadalajara. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
If you want to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for San Luis Potosi, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Guadalajara. Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi are among the biggest draws.
