Non-stop flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (ZIH)
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is a medium sized airport in Mexico. It is an international airport. In total there are 17 airports around the world that have direct flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, spread around 17 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
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All direct flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Best time to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 232 flights arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo are routes from Mexico City (MEX) in Mexico and Mexico City Santa Lucia (NLU), also in Mexico. These two routes together are operated 134 times this month, and make up for 58% of all monthly arrivals at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
The longest flight to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo ZIH is departing from Montreal (YUL). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 2,497 miles (4,019 km).
List of all direct flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Airlines flying to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Currently, there are 9 airlines that fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Most flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo are operated by Volaris, as they connect 6 airports to ZIH. That’s around 2 times as much as Air Canada, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ZIH flights:
What is the best time to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
🌴 Tropical
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.

Business class flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
There are 10 airports that have flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ZIH are listed below:
International flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Flights from Canada to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
There are 4 airports in Canada that have non-stop flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
From Calgary, direct flights are offered by WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in April.
From Montreal and Toronto, you can fly with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
From Vancouver, you can fly non-stop with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in April.
All flights from Canada
Flights from United States to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
In United States there are several airports with flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (6 in total).
From Chicago, direct flights are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
From Dallas-Fort Worth, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in August.
From Houston, you can fly non-stop to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Los Angeles, the only airline with direct flights is Alaska (Oneworld).
From Phoenix, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in August.
From San Francisco, you can fly non-stop to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo with Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in April.
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Flights from Mexico to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
There are several airports within Mexico that have domestic flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (7 in total).
From Guadalajara, direct flights are offered by Volaris.
From Mexico City, you can fly non-stop with Aeromexico (SkyTeam) or Volaris.
From Mexico City Santa Lucia, you can fly non-stop with Mexicana or VivaAerobus.
From Morelia, Puebla, Querétaro and Tijuana, all direct flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo are operated by Volaris.
All flights from Mexico
Alternative airports near Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (ZIH) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
There is 1 airport in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
What is the best airport to fly into Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
The most convenient airport to fly into Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
How many airlines fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
There are 9 airlines flying to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo from 17 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
Volaris, Air Canada and American Airlines operate most flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
How many nonstop flights are there to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
There are roughly 232 flights arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 17 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport?
The official name of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.
What is the airport code of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport?
The airport code of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is ZIH.
What are the most popular flights to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo?
Mexico City, Mexico City Santa Lucia and Guadalajara are the 3 most popular routes to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, please use our flight map.