San Diego to Ixtapa (SDM–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,415 mi 3h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDM and ZIH, connecting options are available through 3 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDM to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ixtapa from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Metric SDM→ZIH TIJ→ZIH
Distance from SDM – 2 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 3
Flight time 3h 6m 3h 9m
Tijuana (TIJ) to Ixtapa flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDM with service to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
SDM: PDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,415 mi / 2,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 6m.
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

SDM–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,415 mi / 2,278 km
Flight time3h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: SDM
Full nameBrown Field Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 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 SDM to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Brown Field Municipal Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 3h 6m. The route covers 1,415 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDL, SFO and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SDM to ZIH

Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDM to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDM to ZIH ranges from 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,415 miles (2,278 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GDL. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ).