Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Guadalajara is one hour ahead of Oakland and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from OAK to GDL start from 18:39 — the first with Volaris. The last service of the day is at 23:59 with Volaris. In total, there are 20 weekly Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your OAK to GDL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Guadalajara (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a snap with Volaris. This popular airline has direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Volaris on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. These are the top stopovers between OAK and GDL:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
At the moment, $55 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $237. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from OAK to GDL, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from OAK arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.61% of the time.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to OAK? If you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
If you're coming in on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near GDL:
Travel at your own speed with a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Guadalajara and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to the centre of Guadalajara has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Guadalajara based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OAK to GDL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to Mexico City will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are among the biggest draws.