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

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Y41403
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:26 PM
CST T1
1:33 PM
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1h 7m
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Y4 Volaris
320
10:45 AM
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11:55 AM
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Ixtapa to Guadalajara
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 235 mi 1h 7m nonstop 14 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 7m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 32N 1h07 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZIH to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
324
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.
Alternatives

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 2
Weekly flights 4 12 28
Flight time 1h 7m 1h 17m 1h 10m
Acapulco (ACA) to Guadalajara flights · Toluca (TLC) to Guadalajara flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZIH with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
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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 7m.
Facts

ZIH–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ixtapa to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance235 mi / 379 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: ZIH
Full nameIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZIH to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 1h 7m. 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 QRO, SFO, ORD, NLU, YYZ, YYC, YVR, YUL, MEX, DFW, PHX, LAX, TIJ and IAH. 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 7 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

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Acapulco (ACA) and Toluca (TLC).