Montréal to Ixtapa (YUL–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
B38M
9:25 AM
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2:45 PM
CST
6h 20m
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AC Air Canada
7M8
2:35 PM
CST TA
9:50 PM
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5h 15m
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Montréal to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,499 mi 6h 20m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

YUL–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,499 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 B38M 6h20 66% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B38M – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YUL to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
GDL ~8h 30m IAH ~19h 27m MSP ~19h 30m MEX ~20h 48m LAX ~20h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
418
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
YUL → ZIH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
ZIH → YUL
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. YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ixtapa is 2 hours behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 4:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,499 mi / 4,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism or business. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card is issued on arrival or can be completed online before travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Overstaying the permitted period results in fines payable at the airport before departure.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance2,499 mi / 4,021 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 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 YUL to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YUL to ZIH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDL, IAH, MSP, MEX, LAX, PHX, YYZ, ORD, DFW, SFO, YYC and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 2 hours behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YUL to ZIH

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to ZIH ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,499 miles (4,021 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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