Houston to Ixtapa (IAH–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 939 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

IAH–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 2h52 59% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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, IAH 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LAX ~17h 30m DFW ~18h 10m MEX ~20h 3m QRO ~23h 39m PHX ~23h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
657
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
IAH → ZIH
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
ZIH → IAH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,510 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m.
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 IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,510 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 2h 52m. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ZIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, DFW, MEX, QRO, PHX, ORD, MSP, SFO, GDL, YVR, YUL, YYC and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to IAH 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 IAH to ZIH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ZIH ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.