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Only Volaris operates flights between Ixtapa and Tijuana.

Flights from Ixtapa to Tijuana usually depart from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $296 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $74–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

On the Ixtapa to Tijuana route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $248 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $358: a $110 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Tijuana are Avenida Revolución, Centro Cultural Tijuana and Caliente Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Tijuana on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Ixtapa to Tijuana takes 3h 17m, covering 1,413 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 4:17 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:07 pm and lands at 5:24 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

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.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 23m, compared with 10h 15m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and 10h 19m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· MEXRENTACAR
· Budget
· Fox
· Europcar
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Ixtapa to Tijuana range from $230 to $366, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $230 counts as a good deal.