Los Angeles to Ixtapa (LAX–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
B39M
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B39M
3:25 PM
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Los Angeles to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,540 mi 3h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

LAX–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,540 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 B39M 3h27 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B39M – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (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, LAX 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 LAX to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TIJ ~5h 17m QRO ~11h 15m MEX ~17h 59m PHX ~20h 17m GDL ~20h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
632
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
LAX → ZIH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ZIH → LAX
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,540 mi / 2,479 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m.
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 LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,540 mi / 2,479 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 3h 27m. The route covers 1,540 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ZIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIJ, QRO, MEX, PHX, GDL, SFO, IAH, DFW, YYZ, MSP, ORD, YVR, YYC and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to LAX 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 LAX to ZIH

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ZIH ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,540 miles (2,479 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.