Toronto to Ixtapa (YYZ–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,206 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 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 7h 5m ACAMF8 → AMCMWS Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa flights
IAH Houston 7h 27m ACNZOS → UA Houston (IAH) to Ixtapa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 38m 3SAAAC → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ixtapa flights
NLU Mexico City 13h 20m AC → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Ixtapa flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 23m ACNHNZ → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa flights
GDL Guadalajara 28h 28m F8 → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Ixtapa flights
PHX Phoenix 30h 51m ACPDTS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Ixtapa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~8h 22m ACAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Ixtapa flights
YUL Montréal ~8h 56m ACADASP → Montréal (YUL) to Ixtapa flights
ORD Chicago ~9h 3m 3SAAAC → Chicago (ORD) to Ixtapa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Ixtapa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,206 mi 5h 30m nonstop -2h behind

YYZ–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 2,206 miles in 5h 30m.

Also explore YYZ Routes ZIH Routes YYZ Live Flights ZIH Live Flights YYZ Delays
All flights from Ixtapa (ZIH) Ixtapa to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YYZ–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 20% 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 YYZ to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
MEX ~7h 5m IAH ~7h 27m MSP ~8h 22m DFW ~8h 38m YUL ~8h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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
YYZ → ZIH
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Return
ZIH → YYZ
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. YYZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ixtapa is 2 hours behind Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 4:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,206 mi / 3,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m 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 YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

Facts

YYZ–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance2,206 mi / 3,549 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 YYZ to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,206 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YYZ 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 5h 30m.
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 Toronto.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to YYZ 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 YYZ to ZIH

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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.

YYZ to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to ZIH is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,206 miles (3,549 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.