{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-GDL", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "GDL", "type": "airport", "city": "Guadalajara", "fullCity": "Guadalajara, Jalisco", "airport": "Guadalajara Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "A direct flight from Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara (GDL) typically takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. With one stop, such as in Mexico City, total travel time often ranges from 5 to 7 hours. The return flight is usually similar in duration, though slight differences may occur due to winds." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara (GDL) are available on three airlines. United operates up to 92 weekly flights, with departures spread throughout the day every day of the week. Volaris flies about 10 weekly nonstops on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while Viva Aerobus offers a daily nonstop departure.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Yes, there are visa requirements for travel between Houston and Guadalajara, depending on your citizenship. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourism or business stays up to 180 days, but must have a valid passport. Mexican citizens traveling to the U.S. generally need a visa, unless they hold a valid Border Crossing Card or are otherwise exempt. For other nationalities, check both U.S. and Mexican entry requirements based on your passport." }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Guadalajara?", "answer": "Guadalajara Airport (GDL) offers several ground transportation options to the city center. Authorized airport taxis are readily available and provide a direct, fixed-rate ride, while ride-sharing services like Uber also operate from the airport. For a budget-friendly choice, public buses connect to the city, though they can be slower and less comfortable. Pre-booked private transfers, including sedans and vans, offer a reliable and comfortable door-to-door service. Taxis and ride-shares are the most commonly used options, with taxis often being the fastest due to dedicated pickup areas.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com", "title": "Guadalajara Airport (GDL) | Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport", "favicon": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-Favicon-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-10-04T01:10:35Z" }, { "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/airport-transportation/", "title": "Guadalajara Airport Transportation | Guadalajara Airport (GDL)", "favicon": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-Favicon-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-10-05T02:04:00Z" }, { "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/List%20of%20Aerom%C3%A9xico%20destinations", "title": "List of Aeroméxico destinations", "time_published": "2026-03-21T06:20:16Z" }, { "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/information/", "title": "Airport Info | Guadalajara Airport (GDL)", "time_published": "2025-09-27T01:20:43Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Guadalajara are September (average $448), August ($455), and July ($494), while the most expensive are March ($804), February ($675), and January ($665).", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "For Houston to Guadalajara, the best fares typically appear when booking 6–9 weeks ahead, with an average price around $481. The absolute cheapest single purchase was $469 at about 125 days out, while last‑minute bookings can jump to nearly $1,000.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Yes, VivaAerobus operates one weekly nonstop red‑eye from Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara (GDL), departing Saturdays at 9:05 PM. This is a late‑evening short‑haul flight, so it lands the same night — not the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "United Airlines, VivaAerobus, and Volaris operate nonstop between Houston (IAH) and Guadalajara (GDL). United offers up to 92 weekly flights, with a median fare around $918. VivaAerobus runs about 10 flights per week and is the low-fare leader at roughly $359. Volaris has daily service, though its median fare isn't listed.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Guadalajara?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Mexico City, Dallas, and Monterrey. Mexico City offers the most frequent connections and is a major hub for Aeromexico, while Dallas serves as a key American Airlines hub with numerous onward flights. Monterrey provides a shorter connection and is a growing hub for low-cost carriers, often resulting in competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "On‑time performance is generally reliable, with United and Viva Aerobus both offering consistent service. Early morning departures tend to have fewer delays." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Guadalajara?", "answer": "October to December offers mild, dry weather and fewer tourists before the holiday season." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a Mexican tourist card (FMM) if applicable, and proof of onward or return travel. Carry a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination or health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Guadalajara?", "answer": "Guadalajara has one main airport, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, located about 17 km south of downtown. It serves all commercial flights for the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, you can reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) via the METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus, ride‑share apps like Uber and Lyft, taxis available at designated curbsides, rental cars with a shuttle to the terminal, and driving with on‑site parking that can be reserved in advance. Ride‑share and taxis are the most popular and fastest options, typically taking about 30 minutes in light traffic, while the direct bus is the most economical. Driving and parking offer convenience but at a higher cost, especially for longer stays.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston", "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367", "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guadalajara airport?", "answer": "Guadalajara Airport does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels are available, though specific shuttle services are not detailed. The airport's guide recommends considering nearby hotels for rest during long layovers or overnight stays.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/airport-hotels/transit-hotels.htm", "title": "Transit Hotels – 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": "2026-06-22T14:15:16Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/guadalajara-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Guadalajara Airport Guide (GDL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-08T21:04:46Z" }, { "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/information/", "title": "Airport Info | Guadalajara Airport (GDL)", "time_published": "2025-09-27T01:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzgs-sheraton-gateway-hotel-in-toronto-international-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_SHERATONGATEWAYTORONTOAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Hotel near Toronto Airport | Sheraton Gateway Hotel", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/south-america/colombia/bogota/activities/transfer_in_out_dorado_airport_to_bogot%C3%A1_hotels-X5K88E", "title": "Transfer In/Out: Dorado Airport to Bogotá Hotels", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/dublin.htm", "title": "Dublin Airport Guide (DUB) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-30T01:23:24Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Guadalajara Intl Airport?", "answer": "Guadalajara International Airport offers several ATMs from banks like Santander, HSBC, and BBVA, but dedicated currency exchange offices are not explicitly listed among its amenities. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the available information. Free Wi‑Fi availability is not specified, though the airport recommends purchasing a Mexico eSIM for connectivity.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/information/", "title": "Airport Info | Guadalajara Airport (GDL)", "time_published": "2025-09-27T01:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado%20Gustavo%20D%C3%ADaz%20Ordaz%20International%20Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:37:32Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licenciado_Gustavo_Díaz_Ordaz_International_Airport", "title": "Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T02:03:49Z" }, { "url": "https://theguadalajaraairport.com/contact/", "title": "Contact | Guadalajara Airport (GDL)", "time_published": "2024-08-10T15:18:50Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_terminal", "title": "Airport terminal", "time_published": "2026-06-26T14:29:44Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "On the nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara (GDL), United flies Boeing 737-800s, 737-700s, and Embraer 175s, while VivaAerobus operates the Airbus A320-100. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Most flights on this route offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment, though availability differs by carrier.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Nonstop service from Houston (IAH) to Guadalajara is operated by United (Star Alliance), VivaAerobus, and Volaris — the latter two are unaffiliated low-cost carriers. Connecting itineraries add American (oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam), and Aeromexico (SkyTeam), so all three global alliances reach the route, while VivaAerobus and Volaris belong to no alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "route_options" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "At IAH you'll find several airline-branded and independent lounges, mostly in Terminal D. The Centurion Lounge in Terminal D is a standout, accessible to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, and known for its craft cocktails and Texas-inspired food. The Air France Lounge and KLM Crown Lounge are also in Terminal D, welcoming business-class passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members, with the KLM lounge offering sleep pods and spa access. In Terminal C you'll find Minute Suites, which are not a traditional lounge but private rooms for resting, available for a fee.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex XB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/houston-tx-george-bush-intercontinental/iahm-united-club", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Houston–Guadalajara flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are usually restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Guadalajara?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Guadalajara typically offer Economy and some carriers provide flat‑bed Business class; Premium Economy is not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by carrier; flexible and premium fares generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }