Ixtapa to Vancouver (ZIH–YVR) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ZIH–YVR had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, 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 2,497 miles in 5h 59m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
| WS WestJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Ixtapa
| Metric | ZIH→YVR | TLC→YVR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZIH | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 59m | 5h 14m |
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) had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, 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 YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZIH to YVR is about 5 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Guadalajara and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).