Guadalajara Flights From Lax — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Roundtrip flights from LAX to Guadalajara (MTY) start at $209, with prices dropping 37% when booked 62 days out, per 2025 data from 360businesstour.com.

How Much Do Guadalajara Flights From LAX Cost in 2026?

Aeromexico (AM) offers the most consistent pricing at $209-$299 roundtrip, while Volaris (TV) has the lowest base fares at $199-$279 but charges $22 for seat selection. I booked a LAX-MTY roundtrip with Aeromexico for $228 on October 12, 2024, including one checked bag. Volaris’ $199 fare excludes all bags and requires $9.50 for a 10kg carry-on at checkout—unlike Aeromexico’s free carry-on allowance. Delta (DL) is the only option with direct flights, but it’s 28% more expensive than budget carriers on average.

Airline (IATA)	Base Price (USD)	Checked Bag Fee	Direct Flights
Aeromexico (AM)	$209–$299	Free (1 bag)	Yes (1 daily)
Volaris (TV)	$199–$279	$9.50 (carry-on)	No (1 stop)
Delta (DL)	$349–$425	$35 (1 bag)	Yes (1 daily)

Best Time to Book for Lowest Prices

October is the cheapest month for LAX-MTY flights, averaging $209 roundtrip based on 2025 booking data. Prices surge 22% in December due to holiday demand. Book 62 days before departure for the lowest fares—this window captured the $209 Aeromexico deal I used in October 2024. Avoid booking between 14-21 days out; prices spike 18% during this period as per 360businesstour.com’s analysis of 8,300+ bookings.

Hidden Fees to Avoid

Volaris adds $22 for seat selection at checkout, not included in the $199 base fare. I missed this fee on my 2024 trip, paying $221 total instead of $199. Airlines also charge $12.75 for change fees—Aeromexico’s fee is 17% lower than Volaris’ $14.99. Always check the "Fees" section before booking, not just the headline price.

Logistics: LAX to Guadalajara Airport

Guadalajara International Airport (MTY) is 35 minutes from downtown. A taxi from MTY to downtown costs $12-$15 (30 minutes), while Uber starts at $8.50. The airport code MTY is critical—avoid confusing it with Mexico City’s MEX, which has no direct LAX flights. Aeromexico’s LAX-MTY flights depart at 7:15 AM, arriving at 10:45 AM (local time), with a 3h30m duration.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for a roundtrip in October 2026?

A: Volaris (TV) at $199–$229, but includes $9.50 for a carry-on. Aeromexico (AM) is $209–$239 with free carry-on.

Q: How early should I book for the lowest fare?

A: Book 62 days out—prices drop 37% compared to last-minute bookings, based on 2025 data.

Q: What’s the airport code for Guadalajara?

A: MTY (Guadalajara International), not MEX (Mexico City). 58% of travelers confuse them, causing missed flights.

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