Morelia to Ixtapa (MLM–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y4 Volaris
320
2:56 PM
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3:46 PM
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Y4 Volaris
320
4:24 PM
CST TA
5:14 PM
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Morelia to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 158 mi 0h 50m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

MLM–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 158 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLM–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 3 320 0h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (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, MLM to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLM to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ixtapa from Morelia

Nearby airports with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Metric MLM→ZIH QRO→ZIH MEX→ZIH
Distance from MLM – 76 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 3 3 42
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 59m 1h 2m
Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights · Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights · Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
Airports within 200 miles of MLM with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Morelia, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
158 mi / 254 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m.
Facts

MLM–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Morelia to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance158 mi / 254 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: MLM
Full nameGeneral Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 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 MLM to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 158 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MLM to ZIH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEX, IAH, ORD, NLU, LAX, DFW and TIJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to MLM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include QRO, MEX and NLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MLM to ZIH

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLM to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLM to ZIH ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 158 miles (254 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Querétaro (QRO), Mexico City (MEX) and Mexico City (NLU).