Phoenix to Ixtapa (PHX–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 3 | E70, E75 | 3h12-3h19 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · ZIH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PHX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to ZIH ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,051 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.