Phoenix to Ixtapa (PHX–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3865
AA American
E70
10:06 AM
MST T4
2:27 PM
CST
3h 21m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3851
AA American
E75
3:09 PM
CST
5:35 PM
MST
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 6h 9m AAACAF AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 16m AAAYBA AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 39m AAAM AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 15h 19m AAF9Y4 Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 15h 46m AAF9NZ UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
TIJ Tijuana 21h 16m AA Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Ixtapa flights
NLU Mexico City ~5h 13m VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
SFO San Francisco ~8h 19m AAACAZ San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 14m AAAFAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
YYC Calgary ~10h 7m DEWS Calgary (YYC) to Ixtapa flights
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Phoenix to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,275 mi 3h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

PHX–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 2 E70 3h21 46% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
416
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → ZIH
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
ZIH → PHX
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,275 mi / 2,051 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m 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.

Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,275 mi / 2,051 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,275 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHX to ZIH: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to PHX 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 PHX to ZIH

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to ZIH is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,051 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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