Flying from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Seattle. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara.
Choose from 6 direct flights every week between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). This is the busiest route, with Volaris offering a 10pm departure from SEA to GDL.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to GDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
You can lock in a direct flight from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport with Volaris. This leading airline operates services from SEA.
Volaris sees the most traveller bookings for flights from SEA to GDL.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to GDL departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to GDL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near GDL and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Central Guadalajara is roughly 18 kilometres from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
RM615 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Return flights start from RM1,403. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to GDL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Plan your visit to Guadalajara in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Seattle to GDL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
Start your Guadalajara trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe are must-do's during your Guadalajara adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 177 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to León de los Aldama will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Mexico, consider San Luis Potosi, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of Guadalajara. Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi are key highlights.