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

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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
MEX Mexico City 4h 43m AMF9NZ → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 34m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 52m AAEKF9 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 7m AAAFAS → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 17h 26m ACF9UA → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
QRO Querétaro 18h 17m ACEKUA → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
MLM Morelia 21h 31m ACUAY4 → Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Ixtapa flights
NLU Mexico City 42h TK → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 3m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
ORD Chicago ~9h 50m AAASAV → Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa flights
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Houston to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 939 mi 2h 38m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Houston flights
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 3 E7W 2h38 64% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
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
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
MEX ~4h 43m DFW ~5h 34m PHX ~7h 52m LAX ~8h 7m MSP ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
536
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
ZIH → IAH
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
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 38m 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.

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 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to ZIH: United Airlines.
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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ZIH is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,510 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.