Ixtapa to Vancouver (ZIH–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZIH–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,497 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 2 | 738 | 5h59 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | B38M | 5h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ZIH: CST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Mexican passport holders flying to Canada can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years. The eTA costs CAD 7 and is processed within minutes. It covers air travel only.
If you don't meet those conditions, you need a Canadian visitor visa instead. Approved visitor visas are typically multiple-entry, valid for up to 10 years. The eTA does not apply to land or sea crossings. Those require a visitor visa regardless.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
ZIH–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZIH to YVR
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZIH to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZIH to YVR ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 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 13 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.