Newark to Ixtapa (EWR–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,274 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
GDL Guadalajara 8h 3m F9Y4 Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 8h 9m EKNKNZ UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 6m AAF9G3 AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 35m AMSKUA AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 10h AAUA AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 30m ASB6CA AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
YYZ Toronto ~8h 46m ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 10m AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 12m ACPDTP Montréal (YUL) to Ixtapa flights
ORD Chicago ~9h 42m AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa flights
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Newark to Ixtapa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,274 mi 5h 37m nonstop -2h behind

EWR–ZIH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
463
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → ZIH
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
ZIH → EWR
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Ixtapa from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Metric EWR→ZIH TEB→ZIH
Distance from EWR 13 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 5h 37m 4h 43m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 4:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,274 mi / 3,660 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 37m 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.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance2,274 mi / 3,660 km
Flight time5h 37m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take about 5h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 2,274 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Ixtapa is 2 hours behind Newark.
Nearby alternatives include TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 EWR to ZIH

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to ZIH is about 5 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,274 miles (3,660 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).