Ixtapa to Mexico City (ZIH–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VB Viva
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Ixtapa to Mexico City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 218 mi 1h 5m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

ZIH–NLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZIH–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 7 320 1h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (7 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 NLU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZIH to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
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 Mexico City from Ixtapa

Nearby airports with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Metric ZIH→NLU ACA→NLU MLM→NLU
Distance from ZIH – 127 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7 7
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 10m 1h 10m
Acapulco (ACA) to Mexico City flights · Morelia (MLM) to Mexico City flights · Colima (CLQ) to Mexico City flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZIH with service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Facts

ZIH–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ixtapa to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: ZIH
Full nameIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZIH to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 218 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Viva.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ZIH to NLU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLM, DFW, PHX, ORD, YYZ, TIJ, GDL, IAH and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NLU to ZIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACA, MLM and CLQ. 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 NLU

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZIH to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZIH to NLU ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MLM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Acapulco (ACA), Morelia (MLM) and Colima (CLQ).