Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Guadalajara is two hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
There are nine Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights every week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SEA to GDL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Guadalajara (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Volaris. This popular carrier has direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Volaris.
Volaris tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SEA to GDL flights, with 83.78% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport. These are the top stopovers between SEA and GDL:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
$225 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. A return flight starts at $557. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to GDL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEA to GDL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Guadalajara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Guadalajara's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guadalajara Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Guadalajara in March.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Guadalajara Airport for May if you want to explore Guadalajara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to GDL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Guadalajara, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its popular sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.



