Dallas-Fort Worth to Ixtapa (DFW–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DFW Airport Page →
1,092 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 42m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
QR2432
QR Qatar
E75
11:33 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
CST
2h 52m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
AA3358
AA American
E75
11:33 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
CST
2h 52m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AA3850
AA American
E75
2:17 PM
CST
6:26 PM
CDT
3h 9m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 7 hubs
QRO Querétaro 4h 31m AAAYQR → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 10m AAAMAY → AMCMTK Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 5h 28m AAASAY → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
MLM Morelia 7h 9m AABAF9 → Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 15m AAAYBA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 46m AAAFAM → ASQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 16h 1m AAAYBA → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,092 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind

DFW–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DFW Routes ZIH Routes DFW Live Flights ZIH Live Flights DFW Delays
All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 1 E75 2h52 100% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
QRO ~4h 31m MEX ~5h 10m IAH ~5h 28m MLM ~7h 9m PHX ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
581
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
DFW → ZIH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ZIH → DFW
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m gate to gate.
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 DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,092 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DFW to ZIH: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Querétaro Intercontinental, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental.
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DFW to ZIH

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DFW to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to ZIH is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,757 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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