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

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WS2192
WS WestJet
738
7:00 AM
PDT TM
1:34 PM
CST
5h 34m
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AC1342
AC Air Canada
B38M
9:30 AM
PDT TINT
4:55 PM
CST
5h 25m
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WS2193
WS WestJet
738
2:25 PM
CST TA
7:24 PM
PDT
5h 59m
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AC1343
AC Air Canada
B38M
6:00 PM
CST TA
9:50 PM
PDT
5h 50m
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Vancouver to Ixtapa
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,497 mi 5h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

YVR–ZIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,497 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 2 738 5h34 77% – –
AC Air Canada 1 B38M 5h25 77% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
B38M – AC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MEX ~16h 52m GDL ~21h 35m PHX ~22h 54m SFO ~22h 58m YYZ ~23h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
ZIH → YVR
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. 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 25m to 5h 34m.
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 25m to 5h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 5h 25m to 5h 34m. The route covers 2,497 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YVR to ZIH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEX, GDL, PHX, SFO, YYZ, IAH, ORD, MSP, YYC, YUL, LAX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to ZIH ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via MEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.