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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guadalajara Airport to San Jose? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £241. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.£228 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Volaris.Outbound direct flight with Volaris departs from Guadalajara on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Volaris departs from San Jose International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £228, select.
San Jose.£240 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.
San Jose.£241 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £241, select.
San Jose.£241 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Sun, 3 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £241, select.
San Jose.£257 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Thu, 28 May, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £257, select.
San Jose.£280 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £280, select.
San Jose.£290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £290, select.
San Jose.£292 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £292, select.
San Jose.£293 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Guadalajara on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £293, select.
San Jose.£318 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Guadalajara on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £318, select.
San Jose.£319 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Guadalajara on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.
San Jose.£320 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Guadalajara on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
San Jose.£326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Guadalajara on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £326, select.
San Jose.£326 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Guadalajara on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £326, select.
San Jose.£334 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £334, select.
San Jose.£337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Guadalajara on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Guadalajara.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guadalajara to San Jose flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from £334
Apr
from £241
May
from £241
Jun
from £280
Jul
from £292
Aug
from £319
Sep
from £228
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Nov
from £326
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Direct flights from Guadalajara to San Jose

Alternative Guadalajara to San Jose routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Guadalajara to San Jose? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Jose International

3 miles from central San Jose
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from £228
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

4 miles from central San Jose
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

32 miles from central San Jose
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from £170
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San Francisco International

33 miles from central San Jose
from £188
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Concord

46 miles from central San Jose
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Carmel Monterey Peninsula

52 miles from central San Jose
from £474
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Sacramento Stockton

53 miles from central San Jose
from £558
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Guadalajara to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£228
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs
Most popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Average flights per week24

Finding cheap flights from Guadalajara to San Jose: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in San Jose: San Jose International, San Jose Reid-Hillview, Oakland Metropolitan Oak, San Francisco International, Concord, Carmel Monterey Peninsula, and Sacramento Stockton.
The best price we found for a return flight from Guadalajara to San Jose is £228. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours is the average flight time from Guadalajara to San Jose.
Frontier Airlines, Volaris and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Guadalajara to San Jose.
As of March 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Guadalajara to San Jose.
The cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to San Jose is usually September.
If you're flying from Guadalajara Airport, the cheapest airport near San Jose is San Jose International – which is 2.9 miles away from the centre of San Jose. We've found flights into this airport from £228.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guadalajara Airport to San Jose on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Jose, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Volaris offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose.

Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to San Jose: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose.

  • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, San Jose is one hour behind Guadalajara.

  • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most traveled route, with 17 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from GDL to SJC is with Alaska Airlines at 14:50. Choose the first departure operated by Alaska Airlines at 06:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your GDL to San Jose flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose ticket. Start your trip at GDL and arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

  • Book your ticket with Volaris. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from GDL to San Jose. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • Located around 11 miles from the centre of Guadalajara, GDL can be reached in about 35 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GDL:

  • Of all flights departing from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% land on schedule at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to San Jose

  • £140 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose flight. A return ticket right now is £228. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from GDL to San Jose.

  • The best month for landing cheap Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from GDL to San Jose is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 4 miles away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJC:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from GDL to San Jose.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Best time to go to San Jose

  • Plan your trip to San Jose during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Before booking a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from GDL to San Jose around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Jose

  • Once you've booked your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to San Jose, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:

  • Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House are just two of the popular attractions to put on your San Jose to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to San Jose Museum of Art.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 310 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 120 miles east of San Jose. No journey is complete without experiencing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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