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

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VB Viva
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VB Viva
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11:35 AM
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Mexico City to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 218 mi 1h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

NLU–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 7 320 1h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (7 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, NLU to ZIH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
165
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 Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Metric NLU→ZIH MEX→ZIH QRO→ZIH
Distance from NLU – 22 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 7 42 3
Flight time 1h 1h 2m 0h 59m
Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights · Querétaro (QRO) to Ixtapa flights · Morelia (MLM) to Ixtapa flights
Airports within 200 miles of NLU 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 Mexico City.
NLU: CST · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

NLU–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 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 NLU to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 218 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Viva.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NLU to ZIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, DFW, ORD, GDL, LAX, TIJ and MLM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, QRO and MLM. 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 NLU to ZIH

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to ZIH ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).