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

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AS Alaska
739
9:43 AM
PDT T6
2:19 PM
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AS Alaska
B39M
3:29 PM
CST TA
6:25 PM
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3h 56m
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Los Angeles to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,540 mi 3h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 18 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 36m. Beyond nonstop, 18 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 5 739 3h36 67% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (5 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
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
493
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.
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 36m.
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 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections18 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 36m. The route covers 1,540 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ZIH. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, SFO, MSP, TIJ, YVR, YYC, MIA, ORD, YYZ, EWR, YUL, MLM, MEX, PHX, IAH, NLU, DFW and GDL. 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 5 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 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,540 miles (2,479 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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