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Only Volaris operates flights between Guadalajara and Ixtapa.

Flights from Guadalajara to Ixtapa usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Guadalajara to Ixtapa.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $111 round-trip, compared to $162 via a layover through Puebla City Huejotzingo (PBC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Guadalajara to Ixtapa most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Puebla City Huejotzingo (PBC) - 2% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Guadalajara to Ixtapa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $112 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $200, a difference of $88. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guadalajara to Ixtapa:

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 11:43 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 am and lands at 12:33 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $132. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Ixtapa takes 0h 58m, covering 235 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $83 to $522. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 151% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 6h 06m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and 7h 11m via Puebla City Huejotzingo (PBC).

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport (ZIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Fox
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Ixtapa range from $95 to $168, with an average of $132 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.