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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 27m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 6h 53m AFAMDL → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 39m AMDL → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 47m AAAFAM → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 26m AFAMDL → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
QRO Querétaro ~6h 17m SY → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 42m AAACAF → Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa flights
YYZ Toronto ~9h 9m ACASPDL → Toronto (YYZ) to Ixtapa flights
YYC Calgary ~9h 51m AFDLVS → Calgary (YYC) to Ixtapa flights
YUL Montréal ~10h 11m ACAFAV → Montréal (YUL) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,944 mi 4h 39m nonstop -1h behind

MSP–ZIH had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,944 miles in 4h 39m.

Also explore MSP Routes ZIH Routes MSP Live Flights ZIH Live Flights MSP Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
QRO ~6h 17m DFW ~6h 27m IAH ~6h 53m MEX ~7h 39m PHX ~7h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
446
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
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
ZIH → MSP
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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 39m 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 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 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 4h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,944 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to ZIH: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
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) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ZIH is about 4 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,944 miles (3,129 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.