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

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Vancouver to Ixtapa
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,497 mi 5h 34m nonstop +1h ahead 15 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 34m. Beyond nonstop, 15 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 1 – – 100% – –
AC Air Canada 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
304
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.
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections15 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 34m. The route covers 2,497 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to ZIH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDM, YYC, SFO, MSP, ORD, YYZ, MIA, EWR, YUL, IAH, MEX, DFW, GDL, LAX and PHX. 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 1 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 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SDM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.