Los Angeles to Manzanillo (LAX–ZLO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,331 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS3432
AS Alaska
E75
10:31 AM
PDT T6
3:01 PM
CST
3h 30m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3404
AS Alaska
E75
10:34 AM
PDT T6
3:04 PM
CST
3h 30m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3410
QR Qatar
E75
10:34 AM
PDT T6
3:04 PM
CST
3h 30m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3378
QR Qatar
E75
10:34 AM
PDT T6
3:04 PM
CST
3h 30m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3404
AS Alaska
E75
3:54 PM
CST
6:25 PM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3410
QR Qatar
E75
3:54 PM
CST
6:25 PM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3378
QR Qatar
E75
3:54 PM
CST
6:25 PM
PDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 6 hubs
PVR Puerto Vallarta 4h 49m AAASDL AS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Manzanillo flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 47m AAAMCX AFAMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Manzanillo flights
IAH Houston 10h 7m AAAFAS UA Houston (IAH) to Manzanillo flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 8m AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Manzanillo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~8h 21m 5YAAAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Manzanillo flights
YYC Calgary ~9h 49m AMCIDE Calgary (YYC) to Manzanillo flights
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Los Angeles to Manzanillo
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,331 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

LAX–ZLO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ZLO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 E75 3h30 74% Oneworld HA
QR Qatar Airways 2 E75 3h30 74% Oneworld
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 74%
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + QR (9 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to ZLO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ZLO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → ZLO
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
ZLO → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Manzanillo from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Playa de Oro International Airport.
Metric LAX→ZLO BUR→ZLO SAN→ZLO
Distance from LAX 18 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 3h 30m 2h 39m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Playa de Oro International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 PM in Manzanillo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m 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.

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.

LAX–ZLO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Manzanillo route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,141 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ZLO
IATA / ICAOZLO / MMZO
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to ZLO flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Playa de Oro International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,331 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LAX to ZLO: Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental.
Manzanillo is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ZLO to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ZLO

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and SkyWest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to ZLO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ZLO is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,141 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR) and San Diego (SAN).