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

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Y4 Volaris
320
11:38 AM
CST T1
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Y4 Volaris
320
12:26 PM
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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
NLU Mexico City 3h 3m AMCMCV → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 3h 27m AMARAV → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 5h 58m ACCVF9 → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
QRO Querétaro 6h 2m Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 5m AABAF9 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
TIJ Tijuana 7h 10m CMHUVB → Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 11m AAF9Y4 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 29m AMASCX → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~10h 10m → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
SFO San Francisco ~10h 22m AMSKWS → San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa flights
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Guadalajara to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 235 mi 0h 55m nonstop

GDL–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 235 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Guadalajara flights
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 0h55 – – –
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
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
NLU ~3h 3m MEX ~3h 27m IAH ~5h 58m QRO ~6h 2m DFW ~7h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
315
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.
Alternatives

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 2
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 50m
Morelia (MLM) to Ixtapa flights
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Know before you go

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 0h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

GDL–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance235 mi / 379 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
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 about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 235 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GDL to ZIH: Volaris.
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 Felipe Ángeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
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.
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 is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Felipe Ángeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM).