Flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Santa Barbara.
To ensure you catch your SBA to GDL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SBA and GDL:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
$162 is the lowest price for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Return flights start from $444. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SBA to GDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SBA to GDL.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
The address for SBA is 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 84.29% of flights that depart SBA land on time.
To reach Santa Barbara Municipal Airport from central Santa Barbara, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SBA:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Grab a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car and discover Guadalajara and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Guadalajara. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 95ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 48ºF and 81ºF. Look for cheap tickets from SBA to GDL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Guadalajara, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 290 miles east to Mexico City to check off its top sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another favorite destination in Mexico and is around 290 miles east of Guadalajara. No trip is complete without visiting Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
