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

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2,499 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MEX Mexico City 8h 59m ACAMWS → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 17h 47m AC → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 19m AAACG3 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 20h 27m AC → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 32m ACNZSN → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
YYZ Toronto ~8h 28m ACADAM → Toronto (YYZ) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara ~8h 40m → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 8m ACAFAV → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
ORD Chicago ~9h 38m AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa flights
YYC Calgary ~11h 39m ACAFAM → Calgary (YYC) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,499 mi 6h 5m nonstop -2h behind

YUL–ZIH had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,499 miles in 6h 5m.

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All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Montréal flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YUL–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 77% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YYZ ~8h 28m GDL ~8h 40m MEX ~8h 59m MSP ~9h 8m ORD ~9h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
ZIH → YUL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
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 5m gate to gate.
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 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
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 about 6h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 2,499 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YUL to ZIH: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
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) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YUL to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to ZIH is about 6 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,499 miles (4,021 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.