Ixtapa to Minneapolis (ZIH–MSP) — 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MEX Mexico City 6h 22m AFAMCM AMDL Mexico City (MEX) to Minneapolis flights
IAH Houston 6h 34m UA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 6m AA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 36m AA AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 26m AS AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
QRO Querétaro ~6h 1m Y4 SY Querétaro (QRO) to Minneapolis flights
GDL Guadalajara ~6h 28m Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 7m AAACAM Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
YYZ Toronto ~8h 39m ACAMASP Toronto (YYZ) to Minneapolis flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 42m ACAFAV Montréal (YUL) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ixtapa to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,944 mi 4h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

ZIH–MSP had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, 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 1,944 miles in 4h 19m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZIH–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZIH to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
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
ZIH → MSP
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
MSP → ZIH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of Ixtapa.
ZIH: CST · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 7:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,944 mi / 3,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

ZIH–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ixtapa to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,944 mi / 3,129 km
Flight time4h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZIH
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZIH to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 4h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,944 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZIH to MSP: Sun Country Airlines. 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 4h 19m.
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.
Minneapolis is 1 hour ahead of Ixtapa.
Yes, return flights from MSP to ZIH 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 ZIH to MSP

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, 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.

ZIH to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZIH to MSP is about 4 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,944 miles (3,129 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.