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

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AA American
E70
11:05 AM
MDT TB
1:02 PM
CST
1h 57m
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AA3359
AA American
E75
1:14 PM
CST
5:15 PM
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3h 1m
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AY Finnair
E75
3:39 PM
CST TA
6:41 PM
MDT
3h 2m
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,092 mi 1h 57m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

DFW–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 E70 1h57 52% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
QRO ~15h 45m GDL ~16h 9m MEX ~18h 8m IAH ~18h 50m MSP ~20h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
728
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
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
ZIH → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
0h
Ixtapa is 0 hours the same as Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,092 mi / 1,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m.
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 time1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 1,092 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DFW to ZIH. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, GDL, MEX, IAH, MSP, ORD, LAX, YYC, PHX, YVR, SFO, YYZ and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DFW to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to ZIH ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,757 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.