On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the San Jose — Guadalajara route. The distance between the cities is 2,382 km, with direct flights operating approximately twice a week.
Flights are operated by Volaris Costa Rica (Q6). Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the low-price chart to find the best deals, as well as researching in advance how to get to the departure airport and planning your journey from the airport to the center of Guadalajara.
The table shows direct flights San José → Guadalajara on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 6 h 18 min. Regular flights are operated by Volaris Costa Rica. Departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport airports, arrivals at Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San José — Guadalajara by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 344 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 696 in e. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San José → Guadalajara, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 680 | medium | May | AED 612 | low | Sep | AED 629 | low |
| Feb | AED 578 | low | Jun | AED 714 | medium | Oct | AED 646 | medium |
| Mar | AED 646 | medium | Jul | AED 816 | high | Nov | AED 680 | medium |
| Apr | AED 748 | high | Aug | AED 748 | high | Dec | AED 850 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
According to climate data, the hottest month in Guadalajara is May, with temperatures reaching up to 33.1°C, while July is the rainiest month, with over 225 mm of precipitation. In the winter months, it remains dry but can get chilly at night.
The most budget-friendly flights from San Jose are available in September, with prices starting AED 344. The most expensive time to travel is October, when ticket prices increase and start AED 696.
August is a great time for a trip, offering a balance between costs starting AED 355 and favorable weather conditions. It's best to avoid periods of sharp price increases in mid-autumn if your goal is maximum savings.
Direct air service between the cities is primarily provided by Volaris Costa Rica (Q6). The carrier operates approximately two flights a week, offering passengers non-stop travel. A full schedule with specific departure days and times is available in the interactive list below: you can click on the airline card to see the route details.
Flights San José — Guadalajara depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport and arrive at Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 2,382 km, and a direct flight usually takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes.
The main carrier operating regular flights is Volaris Costa Rica (Q6).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, with a frequency of approximately two flights per week.
The price depends on the season and booking time. You can always check the current minimum prices for your dates in the calendar on this page.
All flights from Costa Rica arrive at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) in Mexico.
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