Calgary to Ixtapa (YYC–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WS WestJet
737
10:00 AM
MDT
3:27 PM
CST
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Calgary to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,417 mi 5h 27m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

YYC–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,417 miles in approximately 5h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 4 737 5h27 25%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to ZIH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
346
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → ZIH
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
ZIH → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ixtapa is 0 hours the same as Calgary.
YYC: MDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,417 mi / 3,889 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 27m.
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.

YYC–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance2,417 mi / 3,889 km
Flight time5h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 5h 27m. The route covers 2,417 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from YYC to ZIH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEX, YVR, PHX, YUL, LAX, IAH, ORD, SFO, GDL, YYZ, DFW and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 YYC to ZIH

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to ZIH ranges from 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,417 miles (3,889 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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