Guadalajara to Ixtapa (GDL–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y4 Volaris
320
11:00 AM
CST T1
12:15 PM
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1h 15m
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Y4 Volaris
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12:46 PM
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Guadalajara to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 235 mi 1h 15m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

GDL–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 235 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 4 320 1h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 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, GDL to ZIH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MSP ~9h 33m SFO ~10h 26m YYZ ~11h 28m YYC ~12h 7m YUL ~13h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
332
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ixtapa is 0 hours the same as Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
235 mi / 379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

GDL–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance235 mi / 379 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 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 GDL to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 235 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from GDL to ZIH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, SFO, YYZ, YYC, YUL, MEX, PHX, YVR, TIJ, IAH, LAX, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to ZIH

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to ZIH ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 235 miles (379 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.