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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SEA and ZIH. Nearest airports to SEA with scheduled service: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 18 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 32 mi)
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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
PHX Phoenix 7h 7m AAAFAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 26m 3SAAAF → ASQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 14m AMSK → AMCMTK Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 10h 51m ASAYBR → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 11h 41m AMF9Y4 → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 45m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and ZIH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SEA Routes ZIH Routes SEA Live Flights ZIH Live Flights SEA Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
PHX ~7h 7m LAX ~7h 26m MEX ~8h 14m IAH ~10h 51m GDL ~11h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
481
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
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
ZIH → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
+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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.