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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y41402
Y4 Volaris
320
10:45 AM
CST T1
11:55 AM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41403
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:26 PM
CST T1
1:33 PM
CST
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guadalajara to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 235 mi 1h 10m nonstop 16 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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1h10
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
305
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.

Other ways to reach Ixtapa from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Metric GDL→ZIH MLM→ZIH
Distance from GDL 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 3
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.

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 10m.

GDL–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance235 mi / 379 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 1h 10m. 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 MIA, MSP, SFO, ORD, YYZ, EWR, YYC, YUL, YVR, MEX, NLU, TIJ, PHX, IAH, LAX and DFW. 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.
Nearby alternatives include MLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 10 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

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM).