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

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Seattle to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and ZIH, connecting options are available through 12 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
12
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
GDL ~17h 49m YVR ~19h 12m IAH ~19h 35m SFO ~21h 37m PHX ~22h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
614
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
SEA → ZIH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
ZIH → SEA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ixtapa is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: MDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 GDL, YVR, IAH, SFO, PHX, YYC, DFW, LAX, MEX, ORD, MSP and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.