Mexico City to Ixtapa (MEX–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y4470
Y4 Volaris
321
9:10 AM
CST T1
10:13 AM
CST
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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CM3353
CM Copa
32Q
9:10 AM
CST T1
10:13 AM
CST
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AM1452
AM Aeromexi
7M8
11:58 AM
CST T2
1:35 PM
CST
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AM1456
AM Aeromexi
E90
4:45 PM
CST T2
5:59 PM
CST
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AF3424
AF Air France
7S8
12:05 PM
CST
1:15 PM
CST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CM3309
CM Copa
321
12:37 PM
CST TA
1:45 PM
CST
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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Y4471
Y4 Volaris
321
12:37 PM
CST TA
1:45 PM
CST
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AM1453
AM Aeromexi
7S8
1:47 PM
CST
2:49 PM
CST
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AF3445
AF Air France
7S8
2:03 PM
CST
3:15 PM
CST
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AM1457
AM Aeromexi
E90
6:50 PM
CST TA
8:05 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AF3449
AF Air France
7S8
7:20 PM
CST
8:35 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Mexico City to Ixtapa
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 201 mi 1h 3m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

MEX–ZIH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 14 7M8, E90 1h14-1h37 SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 32Q 1h03 Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 7 321 1h03
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AM
E90 Embraer 190 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: CM (7 flights/wk, 25%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX to ZIH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
418
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.

Other ways to reach Ixtapa from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Metric MEX→ZIH QRO→ZIH
Distance from MEX 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ixtapa is 0 hours the same as Mexico City.
MEX: CST · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
201 mi / 324 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 37m.
Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance201 mi / 324 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 37m. The route covers 201 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MEX to ZIH. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, YYC, GDL, YYZ, ORD, TIJ, LAX, IAH, SFO, YUL, MSP, DFW, PHX and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include QRO. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to ZIH

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to ZIH ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (324 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Querétaro (QRO).