Atlanta to Ixtapa (ATL–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MEX Mexico City 5h 34m AMDLKL → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 6h 23m AFAMDL → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 18m AAAFAM → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 13m AAAFAM → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
QRO Querétaro 22h 12m AMDL → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
NLU Mexico City ~6h 7m AM → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara ~6h 8m DLVS → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~8h 47m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
YYZ Toronto ~9h 18m ACAMDL → Toronto (YYZ) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlanta to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ATL and ZIH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MEX ~5h 34m NLU ~6h 7m GDL ~6h 8m IAH ~6h 23m DFW ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
649
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → ZIH
10%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
10%
Return
ZIH → ATL
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
27%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ixtapa is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Facts

ATL–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ZIH
Full nameIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to ZIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Ixtapa is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.