Ixtapa to Guadalajara (ZIH–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y41403
Y4 Volaris
320
12:46 PM
CST T1
1:49 PM
CST
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41402
Y4 Volaris
320
11:00 AM
CST T1
12:15 PM
CST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ixtapa to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 235 mi 1h 3m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

ZIH–GDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 235 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZIH–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 4 320 1h03
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (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, ZIH to GDL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZIH to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
265
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.

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Ixtapa

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric ZIH→GDL ACA→GDL TLC→GDL
Distance from ZIH 127 mi 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 4 14 14
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 17m 1h 7m
Airports within 200 miles of ZIH with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
235 mi / 379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m.

ZIH–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ixtapa to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance235 mi / 379 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZIH to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 1h 3m. The route covers 235 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ZIH to GDL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, MEX, ORD, DFW, PHX, IAH, LAX, SFO, YVR and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GDL to ZIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACA and TLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZIH to GDL

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

ZIH to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZIH to GDL ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 235 miles (379 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Acapulco (ACA) and Toluca (TLC).