Why go
- City and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico.
- Known for Patron Patrón Hacienda.
- Served by Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).
History
Guadalajara is the capital and most populous city of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 1,385,629 people, making it the 8th most populous city in Mexico, while the Guadalajara metropolitan area has a population of 5,268,642, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in the country and the twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the Americas. Guadalajara has the second-highest population density in Mexico with over 10,361 people per km2, surpassed only by Mexico City. Within Mexico, Guadalajara is a center of business, arts and culture, technology and tourism; as well as the economic center of the Bajío region. It usually ranks among the 100 most productive and globally competitive cities in the world. It is home to numerous landmarks, including the Guadalajara Cathedral, Degollado Theatre, the Templo Expiatorio, the UNESCO World Heritage site Hospicio Cabañas, and the San Juan de Dios Market—the largest indoor market in Latin America.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 41 direct destinations
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 27 routes: Cancun, Chicago, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juarez, Culiacan, Fresno, Hermosillo, La Paz, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Los Mochis, Merida, Mexicali, Mexico City, Monterrey, Oakland, Ontario, Phoenix, Puebla, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Jose, San Jose Del Cabo, Tijuana, Toluca, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Vera Cruz
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, 737-800, 737, A320, EMJ, Embraer 170…) · 21 routes: Atlanta*, Chicago, Chihuahua*, Ciudad Obregon*, Culiacan*, Fresno, Hermosillo*, La Paz*, Los Angeles, Mazatlan*, Mexico City, Monterrey*, Ontario, Panama City*, Puerto Vallarta*, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose*, Tijuana, Toluca*, Torreon*
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 13 routes: Cancun, Ciudad Juarez, Hermosillo, La Paz, Merida, Mexico City, Monterrey, Reynosa, San Jose Del Cabo, Torreon, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Vera Cruz, Villahermosa
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, A320, 737, ERJ-145, CRJ-900) · 8 routes: Atlanta, Chicago, Fresno*, Los Angeles, Monterrey*, Ontario*, Sacramento*, Salt Lake City*
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 6 routes: Mexico City, Monterrey, San Antonio, San Jose Del Cabo, Santa Ana, Tijuana
- American Airlines AA (737, MD-80, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 4 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*, San Jose*
- United Airlines UA (A319, 737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Air New Zealand NZ (A319, 737-800) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 2 routes: Los Angeles, San Jose
- US Airways US (MD-80, ERJ-145, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix*
- Air France AF (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GDL has direct flights to 41 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Atlanta, Monterrey, Mexico City, San Jose…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guadalajara, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.