San Diego to Manzanillo (SAN–ZLO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
1,222 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 6h 48m AFAMAV → ASQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Manzanillo flights
IAH Houston 19h 47m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Manzanillo flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~5h 12m AS → AS Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Manzanillo flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 1m AAASBA → Phoenix (PHX) to Manzanillo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~8h 25m AAASAY → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Manzanillo flights
YYC Calgary ~10h 9m WS → Calgary (YYC) to Manzanillo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Manzanillo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,222 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead

SAN–ZLO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Manzanillo (ZLO) Manzanillo to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ZLO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
PVR ~5h 12m PHX ~6h 1m LAX ~6h 48m DFW ~8h 25m YYC ~10h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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
SAN → ZLO
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Return
ZLO → SAN
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Manzanillo from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Playa de Oro International Airport.
Metric SAN→ZLO LAX→ZLO
Distance from SAN – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights ~1 9
Flight time 2h 24m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 28% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Manzanillo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Playa de Oro International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Manzanillo is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · ZLO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Manzanillo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,222 mi / 1,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m 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.
Facts

SAN–ZLO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Manzanillo route.
Route details
Distance1,222 mi / 1,966 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ZLO
Full namePlaya de Oro International Airport
IATA / ICAOZLO / MMZO
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ZLO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Playa de Oro International Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,222 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles and George Bush Intercontinental.
Manzanillo is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SAN to ZLO

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to ZLO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to ZLO is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,222 miles (1,966 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).