Minneapolis to Ixtapa (MSP–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY Sun Country
738
9:54 AM
CDT T2
1:37 PM
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4h 43m
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SY Sun Country
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2:37 PM
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4h 23m
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Minneapolis to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,944 mi 4h 43m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

MSP–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,944 miles in approximately 4h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 4h43 64% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (2 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, MSP to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
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 MSP to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
QRO ~6h 40m YUL ~18h 45m PHX ~19h 2m YYC ~20h 38m YYZ ~21h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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
MSP → ZIH
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
ZIH → MSP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,944 mi / 3,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 43m.
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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,944 mi / 3,129 km
Flight time4h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 4h 43m. The route covers 1,944 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ZIH. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, YUL, PHX, YYC, YYZ, DFW, ORD, IAH, LAX, SFO, MEX and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to MSP 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 MSP to ZIH

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ZIH ranges from 4 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,944 miles (3,129 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.