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

• Earliest: departs at 9:12 am and lands at 12:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 1:37 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 47m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa takes 3h 47m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa range from $418 to $612, with an average of $511 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $511 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $434 round-trip via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), compared to $514 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Ixtapa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $410 to $3,806. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Ixtapa are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $245.

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

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

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $472 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $538, a difference of $66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Ixtapa.

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 37m, compared with 9h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 9h 37m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

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

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Ixtapa 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

LAX does have a USO military lounge located opposite the roadway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The lounge is exclusively open to active members of the US military and their dependents for free. It features a comfortable seating area, clean washrooms, and a snack bar.

To make your trip easier, exchange your dollars for Mexican pesos when you arrive at ZIH airport. Keep an eye out for the Currency Exchange Bureau in the arrivals hall next to the ATMs. If you exchange your money before leaving the airport, you will avoid being ripped off by service providers if you do not know the current exchange rate.

LAX has several nursing rooms to ensure that nursing mothers have adequate privacy when breastfeeding. The nursing rooms are located in Terminal 1 near Gate 13, Terminal 3 opposite Gate 33, Terminal 6 near Gate 64B, and Terminal 5 near the food court.

There are several options for getting from ZIH to downtown Ixtapa. If you're on a tight budget, take the bus outside the terminal building from the curbside bus station. If you need to get into the city quickly, taking a taxi is your best bet because it is faster but more expensive.