Ixtapa to Dallas-Fort Worth (ZIH–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZIH–DFW had nonstop service from American Airlines and Finnair, last on the schedule in August 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 1,092 miles in 3h 9m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | QR |
| AY Finnair | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Ixtapa
| Metric | ZIH→DFW | ACA→DFW | MLM→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZIH | – | 127 mi | 158 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | 15 |
| Flight time | 3h 9m | 3h 19m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ZIH: CST · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
ZIH–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZIH to DFW
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Finnair, last on the schedule in August 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.
ZIH to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZIH to DFW is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,757 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Querétaro Intercontinental, Guadalajara and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Acapulco (ACA) and Morelia (MLM).