Ixtapa to Phoenix (ZIH–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZIH–PHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,275 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 3 | E75 | 3h23-3h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ZIH: CST · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 5:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
ZIH–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZIH to PHX
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZIH to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZIH to PHX ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,051 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.