Phoenix to Ixtapa (PHX–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–ZIH had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,275 miles in 3h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 2 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.
PHX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to ZIH is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,051 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.