Travelling from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
The average duration of a direct Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight is 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara.
The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. Flair Airlines operates a 7:45am departure between YVR and GDL.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to GDL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport with Flair Airlines.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Flair Airlines from YVR to GDL.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kms (1.00 mile) from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to GDL flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near GDL and get cosy, quick:
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Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is around 11 miles from central Guadalajara. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is £83. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £150. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from Vancouver to GDL by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). July is the peak month for travel to Guadalajara. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to GDL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Guadalajara
Start your Guadalajara trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Catedral and Centro Histórico de Guadalajara are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Guadalajara travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at 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 after you've experienced Guadalajara. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the east, well-known attractions include Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
Around 306 kms (190 miles) north-east of Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.