Flying from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH). Check out your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
5 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.
The timezone in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver. Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to ZIH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport departing from YVR.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada between YVR and ZIH.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
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Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from YXX make it to their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
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For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is ر.ق. 552. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,105. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
May is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Vancouver to ZIH flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
February has temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Start your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Playa Varadero and Playa la Ropa are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Playa Blanca.
Explore more of Mexico
Take your adventure further and dive deeper into Mexico. Álvaro Obregón is around 290 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including San José.
Around 241 kilometres north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Morelia is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.
