Flying from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
Start your vacation planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
3 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Choose from 4 direct flights a week between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH). This is the busiest route, with Alaska Airlines offering a 9:35am departure from LAX to ZIH.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to ZIH.
If you're traveling during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Alaska Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport taking off from LAX.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LAX and ZIH is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 71.15% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to ZIH that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and ZIH include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Located around 20 miles from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 20 miles from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to ZIH flight:
About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZIH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and explore beyond Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Right now, $108 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $274. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Los Angeles to ZIH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Los Angeles to ZIH.
Find a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH). Plan your visit to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with temperatures ranging between 75ºF and 90ºF. Book your Los Angeles to ZIH plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in February when temperatures are between 66ºF and 86ºF.
More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Start your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Playa Varadero followed by Playa la Ropa and Playa Blanca.
Explore more of Mexico
Keep seeking out new experiences and experience more of Mexico. Álvaro Obregón is around 180 miles north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and has no shortage of things to see and do, including San José.
Morelia is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 150 miles north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No trip is complete without a visit to Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.
