⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Mexico City to Ixtapa flights

Mexico City (MEX) to Ixtapa (ZIH): 201 miles (324 km) great-circle, about 0h 55m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $122 round-trip on Viva Aerobus, nonstop, departing April 28, 2026.

VBViva AerobusVB3676
Depart
MEX
Mexico City, Mexico
09:55
2026-04-28
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Arrive
ZIH
Ixtapa, Mexico
Returns 11:30
2026-05-01
Stops
non-stop
Distance
201 mi
Est. nonstop time
0h 55m
Trip type
Round-trip
$122
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Mexico City to Ixtapa fare fly?

$122 round-trip, Viva Aerobus VB3676, departing 2026-04-28 at 09:55, returning 2026-05-01. The recorded itinerary left on a Tuesday, returning on a Friday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 3 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Mexico City from Ixtapa?

  • Distance: 201 miles (324 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 0h 55m.
  • Departure airport: Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), Mexico City, Mexico, UTC-6 on April 28, 2026.
  • Arrival: Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), Mexico, UTC-6 on April 28, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Mexico.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 26 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Viva Aerobus VB3676, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Mexico City to Ixtapa fare compare with other routes from MEX?

At $122, it ranked 7th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MEX (median $329). That is 60.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MEX median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MEX of similar length: Acapulco (190 mi) at $119 and Puerto Escondido (278 mi) at $106.

Viva Aerobus had the cheapest fare on 13 of 30 MEX routes. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from MEX.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Mexico_City, America/Mexico_City; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Mexico City to Ixtapa flight questions

How far is Mexico City from Ixtapa by plane?

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Mexico City is about 201 miles (324 km) from Ixtapa on a great-circle line from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), heading southwest. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from MEX. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Ixtapa?

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About 0h 55m nonstop by our estimate for 201 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Viva Aerobus fare was nonstop. Routes from MEX of similar length: Acapulco (190 mi) at $119 and Puerto Escondido (278 mi) at $106.

What is the time difference between Mexico City and Ixtapa?

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On April 28, 2026, Mexico City was on UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) and Ixtapa on UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Mexico City was 12:00 in Ixtapa. Neither America/Mexico_City nor America/Mexico_City shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Mexico City to Ixtapa?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $122 per person round-trip on Viva Aerobus flight VB3676, departing April 28, 2026, returning May 1, 2026, nonstop. At $122, it ranked 7th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MEX (median $329). That is 60.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MEX median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Ixtapa?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Viva Aerobus flight, VB3676, on April 28, 2026. From MEX, 10 of 30 were. Viva Aerobus had the cheapest fare on 13 of 30 MEX routes. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) sits at 26 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa?

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It departs Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico, and arrives at Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico. A domestic Mexico flight. More routes from Mexico City are on our Mexico City flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Ixtapa can you fly from Mexico City?

Acapulco (ACA) $119Guadalajara (GDL) $64Puerto Escondido (PXM) $106Puerto Vallarta (PVR) $76Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) $144Monterrey (MTY) $65All flights from Mexico City →

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