GDL → SFOMexico → United States

Cheap flights from Guadalajara to San Francisco

1,643 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Guadalajara to San Francisco at a glance

1,643 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~148 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Guadalajara (GDL) to San Francisco (SFO) cover 1,643 miles (2,643 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Guadalajara to San Francisco covers 1,643 miles (2,644 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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GDL (0 mi)SFO (1,643 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,643 miles. Direct carriers include AM, NZ and UA.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Guadalajara → San Francisco. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AMDirect
NZDirect
UADirect
Baggage on Guadalajara → San Francisco: on this route, AM typically includes a carry-on, while NZ and UA may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Guadalajara to San Francisco — quick answers

How far is Guadalajara from San Francisco by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Guadalajara (GDL) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1,643 miles (2,643 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Guadalajara to San Francisco?

The average nonstop flight time from GDL to SFO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Guadalajara to San Francisco?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: AM, NZ, UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Guadalajara → San Francisco

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~148 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in San Francisco — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 11 of 41 routes from Guadalajara
Airline network
AM: 21 destinations from GDL; UA: 3 destinations from GDL; NZ: 2 destinations from GDL
Alternative origin airports
BJX (Leon, 123 mi); PVR (Puerto Vallarta, 126 mi); ZCL (Zacatecas, 169 mi)
Alternative destination airports
OAK (Oakland, 11 mi); SJC (San Jose, 30 mi); SMF (Sacramento, 86 mi)
Nearby destinations
Oakland, United States (11 mi); San Jose, United States (30 mi); Sacramento, United States (86 mi)
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