Seattle to Ixtapa (SEA–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and ZIH, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
478
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
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.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to ZIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, YYC, SFO, MSP, ORD, MIA, YYZ, EWR, GDL, IAH, PHX, LAX, DFW and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.