$155 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Guadalajara (GDL)

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Cheap Flights from San José to Guadalajara (SJO-GDL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $155 for one-way flights and $299 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aeromexico
Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$299 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $299 found 3 days ago
Aeromexico
Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$301 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $301 found 4 days ago
Aeromexico
Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 28
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$306 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sun, Aug 24 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $306 found 1 day ago
Copa
Sun, Jul 20 - Mon, Jul 28
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$307 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sun, Jul 20 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $307 found 2 days ago
Aeromexico
Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 6
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$311 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$311
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sat, Aug 23 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $311 found 2 days ago
Copa
Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$312 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $312 found 3 days ago
Aeromexico
Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 21
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$315 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$315
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $315 found 4 hours ago
Viva
Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$347 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$347
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Viva flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $347 found 21 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 15
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$680 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$680
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Fri, Aug 15, priced at $680 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 3
SJO
San José
GDL
Guadalajara
$750 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$750
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from San José to Guadalajara, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $750 found 23 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Guadalajara (GDL)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $281 - $398 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from San José (SJO) to Guadalajara (GDL)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, United, Viva, Volaris
Roundtrip price
$298
Distance
1463 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 21 mins

San José to Guadalajara Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Guadalajara

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Guadalajara are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Guadalajara with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Guadalajara

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Guadalajara: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Guadalajara

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Guadalajara in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $155 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Guadalajara flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Guadalajara airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) cost?
Cheap return flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) start from $461. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Volaris flight leaving SJO on July 9 2025 and touching down at GDL. The price was last updated on July 2 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJO to GDL?
The cheapest flights from SJO to GDL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
You can fly nonstop from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) on a Volaris Costa Rica flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJO to GDL?
With fares starting at $186 for a one-way flight from SJO to GDL, Volaris Costa Rica is currently the cheapest carrier for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJO on July 8 2025. Prices were last updated on July 2 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
On average, you can pick from 2 direct flights each week from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL). For greater flexibility, consider taking a flight with a layover. Enter your details on Expedia and then filter your search results to show one or more stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
The 3 PM departures from SJO to GDL are the top choice for many travelers. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save money, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to GDL?
Tuesday has the most flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
The earliest flight leaving Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is at around 3:32PM UTC-6. Catch this flight and you'll touch down at Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) at approximately 7:00PM UTC-6. The total travel time is 3h 28m.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
It takes around 3 hours and 28 minutes to travel the 1,450 mi from SJO to GDL.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
To avoid possible delays on the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Guadalajara from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) is the only airport in Guadalajara with direct flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Check out your options and discover cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book your flight from SJO to GDL often results in higher prices. While you may come across some last-minute deals, they aren't always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open for a better chance of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to GDL flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SJO to GDL flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels in one place. Select from our extensive range of accommodations and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL)?
If you reserved your SJO to GDL flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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