Vancouver to Ixtapa (YVR–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,497 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 40m ACAMAV → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 10h 56m ACUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 44m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 52m AAACAS → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 24h 42m ACWS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 25h 48m F8 → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 27m ACAFAI → Calgary (YYC) to Ixtapa flights
SFO San Francisco ~8h 40m ACAVCM → San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 38m AFDLKE → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
ORD Chicago ~11h 11m AAACAV → Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,497 mi 5h 34m nonstop +1h ahead

YVR–ZIH had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, 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 2,497 miles in 5h 34m.

Also explore YVR Routes ZIH Routes YVR Live Flights ZIH Live Flights YVR Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 88% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 0 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WS (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 YVR to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YYC ~8h 27m SFO ~8h 40m MEX ~8h 40m MSP ~9h 38m IAH ~10h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
297
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
YVR → ZIH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
ZIH → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,497 mi / 4,019 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 34m 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 YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance2,497 mi / 4,019 km
Flight time5h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take about 5h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 2,497 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YVR to ZIH: Air Canada and WestJet. 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 5h 34m.
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 1 hour ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to YVR 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 YVR to ZIH

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, 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.

YVR to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to ZIH is about 5 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 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.