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

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AS1442+2
AS Alaska
B39M
9:45 AM
PDT T6
2:27 PM
CST
3h 42m
29%
M T W T F S S
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AS1441+2
AS Alaska
7M9
4:27 PM
CST TA
7:10 PM
PDT
3h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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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
GDL Guadalajara 5h 37m 6RAMAS → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 43m AAAMCX → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 8m AAACAF → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 10h 2m AAAFAS → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 15m 5YAAAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
MLM Morelia 14h 16m F9Y4 → Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Ixtapa flights
NLU Mexico City 18h 58m 6RM7 → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
QRO Querétaro ~5h 56m F9Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
SFO San Francisco ~7h 41m AAAFAM → San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 43m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
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Los Angeles to Ixtapa
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,540 mi 3h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–ZIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,540 miles in approximately 3h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Los Angeles flights
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 2 B39M 3h42 75% Oneworld –
QR Qatar Airways 1 – – 75% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + QR (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, LAX to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
GDL ~5h 37m MEX ~5h 43m QRO ~5h 56m PHX ~7h 8m SFO ~7h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
503
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
ZIH → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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 42m 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 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 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 1,540 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAX to ZIH: Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.
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 Guadalajara, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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 and Qatar Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ZIH is about 3 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,540 miles (2,479 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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