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Among airlines operating Ixtapa to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Ixtapa and Los Angeles.

Flights from Ixtapa to Los Angeles usually depart from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ixtapa to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $366 round-trip, compared to $396 via a layover through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Ixtapa to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Ixtapa to Los Angeles route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $310 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $452, a difference of $142. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:38 pm and lands at 7:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:34 pm and lands at 8:31 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

A nonstop flight from Ixtapa to Los Angeles takes 3h 57m, covering 1,539 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $418 to $1,059. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ixtapa to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 10m, compared with 9h 15m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Ixtapa (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Ixtapa to Los Angeles range from $336 to $487, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Ixtapa to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.