{ "response": { "Key": "US-BJX", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "BJX", "type": "airport", "city": "León", "fullCity": "León, Guanajuato", "airport": "Del Bajío Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to León?", "answer": "Eleven US cities have nonstop flights to León, Guanajuato (BJX), with Dallas/Fort Worth leading the way at 185 weekly flights, followed by Houston at 122. Dallas flights take about 2 hours 28 minutes, Houston about 2 hours 16 minutes, San Antonio about 1 hour 40 minutes, and Los Angeles about 3 hours 14 minutes. Other nonstop gateways include Atlanta, Oakland, Chicago, Sacramento, Ontario, Fresno, and San Jose, with carriers like American, United, Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and Aeromexico. Travelers from other US cities generally connect through one of these hubs, with Dallas and Houston being the most practical for most of the country due to their high frequency. Choosing a departure city comes down to where you live and how many flights are available, with Dallas offering the most options for a flexible schedule.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight to León?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from the United States to León, Guanajuato typically run about 1 hour 40 minutes from San Antonio, 2 hours 16 minutes from Houston, and 2 hours 28 minutes from Dallas. From the West Coast, Oakland is around 3 hours 51 minutes and Los Angeles about 3 hours 14 minutes. Travelers from other U.S. cities can connect through one of these hubs.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights to León?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct non-stop flights from the United States to León, Guanajuato (BJX), with 11 US cities offering nonstop service. The busiest routes are from Dallas (DFW) on American and VivaAerobus with about 185 weekly flights and a typical flight time of 2 hours 28 minutes, and from Houston (IAH) on United and VivaAerobus with about 122 weekly flights taking around 2 hours 16 minutes. Other nonstop city pairs include Atlanta on Aeromexico (about 4 hours 10 minutes), Oakland, Chicago, San Antonio, Los Angeles, San Jose, and several other California cities, mostly on Volaris. Travelers from other US cities can connect through hubs such as Dallas, Houston, or Atlanta to reach León.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to León?", "answer": "Dallas and Houston are the cheapest U.S. departure cities for flying to León, Guanajuato, with round-trip fares around $316 and $334 respectively. Chicago is the next cheapest at about $454, and roughly three U.S. cities offer service to León.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly to León?", "answer": "American, United, Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus fly nonstop from the US to León. American and United belong to Oneworld and Star Alliance respectively, while Aeromexico is in SkyTeam. Volaris and Viva Aerobus are low-cost carriers without global alliance membership.", "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly to León?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to León are typically late January through March and September through early November, avoiding summer and December holiday peaks. For the best deals, book at least three to four weeks ahead and fly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays, with early morning or late evening departures often being more affordable." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights to León?", "answer": "Fares from the United States to León, Guanajuato are typically lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure. That gives you a practical booking window of roughly 5 weeks ahead, though holidays and peak periods tend to sell out earlier.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Do I need a visa to travel to León?", "answer": "United States citizens do not need a visa for a short tourist visit to León, Guanajuato. They may stay visa-free for up to 180 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Mexico", "title": "Visa policy of Mexico", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements", "title": "Mexico entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/portugal/index.php/visas/visa-de-turista/tourist-visa-english", "title": "Tourist Visa (English)" }, { "url": "https://anam.gob.mx/informacion-para-ingresar-como-pasajero-ing", "title": "Información para ingresar como pasajero-ing - ANAM - Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights to León?", "answer": "Baggage allowance varies by airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude a checked bag or add fees, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins usually allow two checked bags. Always verify your specific fare rules with the airline." }, "q9": { "question": "Are overnight or red eye flights available to León?", "answer": "Overnight flights from the United States to León, Guanajuato are available, though not on every route. American Airlines and VivaAerobus operate red-eye flights from Dallas (DFW), and Volaris offers them from Oakland (OAK). These late-night departures allow travelers to save on a hotel night and arrive early the next morning, making efficient use of travel time. Most other US gateways, including Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles, only have daytime nonstop service.", "methodology": "Red-eye availability is flagged from the scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI), marking services that leave late at night and arrive the following morning.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights to León?", "answer": "Night departures from the United States to León, Guanajuato tend to be cheapest, with fares around $453 compared to an average of $664. That makes evening or overnight flights the most budget-friendly time-of-day option on this route.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Del Bajío Intl Airport to downtown León?", "answer": "You will arrive at Del Bajío International Airport (BJX), located between the cities of León and Silao in Guanajuato, which serves as the main gateway for León and the wider Bajío region. The airport currently lacks direct public transportation, so you'll need to use taxis, ride-share services, or rental cars from the on-site counters (Hertz, Budget, Veico, and City Car Rental) to reach downtown León, which typically takes about 30 to 40 minutes. For intercity bus travel, Primera Plus and Unebus offer services from the airport to León and other nearby cities, though you may need to connect from the terminal to a bus stop or station; there is no airport train or metro service. Overall, taxis and ride-shares are the most direct options into the city centre, while buses provide a budget-friendly alternative with slightly longer travel times.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo_International_Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-29T06:32:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:09:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BanBajío", "title": "BanBajío", "time_published": "2026-06-14T18:19:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanajuato", "title": "Guanajuato", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-11T23:52:41Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights to León?", "answer": "Flights from the US to León are typically operated by narrow-body aircraft with economy and a standard domestic first class recliner seat; lie-flat business class is not offered on these routes." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at León airport?", "answer": "León/Guanajuato (BJX) airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods; there are no dedicated rest zones in the single passenger terminal. Nearby hotels include Hotel Mexico Plaza Silao Aeropuerto (0.3 mi) and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Silao Aeropuerto – Terminal by IHG (0.5 mi), which offer shuttle service for guests, though the terminal itself has no shuttle that connects to sleeping facilities.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://ihg.com/es-us/leon-guanajuato/hotels-near-del-bajio", "title": "8 Hoteles cerca del Aeropuerto BJX Del Bajio (BJX) | IHG", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-ihg?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/reviews/guanajuato-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Guanajuato Airport Reviews (BJX)", "time_published": "2019-03-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/mexico/guanajuato/guanajuato-city/activities/del_bajio_airport_bjx_to_le%C3%B3n_hotels_round_trip_private_transfer-XKLV0Y?property=BJXXO", "title": "Del Bajio Airport (BJX) to León hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/guanajuato-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Guanajuato Airport Guide (BJX) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:04:28Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/es/leon/bjxrr/hoteldetail/directions", "title": "Mapa e instrucciones para llegar en automóvil al Holiday Inn Express & Suites Silao Aeropuerto - Terminal", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinnexpress?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounge/guanajuato-airport/lounge-baijo-bjx.htm", "title": "VIP Lounge Baijo | León Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-21T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at León airport?", "answer": "The only lounge at León's Del Bajío International Airport is the VIP Lounge Bajío, operated independently and accessible via Priority Pass membership, a day pass, or certain premium cards. It is open daily from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM and offers complimentary standard alcoholic beverages, air conditioning, conference facilities, and digital card acceptance. Access is available after security on the second floor near Gate 3, with a maximum stay of three hours and no children admitted.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/mexico/del-bajio-international-guanajuato-intl/bjx-vip-lounge-bajio", "title": "VIP Lounge Bajío BJX AIRPORT Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/ko-KR/lounges/mexico/del-bajio-international-guanajuato-intl/bjx-vip-lounge-bajio", "title": "VIP Lounge Bajio BJX AIRPORT 레온·과나후아토 델바히오 국제공항(Leon/Guanajuato Del Bajio Intl) | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/bjx-airport.jsp", "title": "Leon, Mexico (BJX)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo_International_Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-29T06:32:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baj%C3%ADo%20International%20Airport", "title": "Bajío International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:09:04Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to León?", "answer": "The cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to León, Guanajuato is Tuesday, with a typical fare of $419 compared to a weekly average of $447. Midweek departures like Tuesday generally beat weekend travel on this route.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }