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The luggage allowance on Aeromexico flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa varies depending on the fare type. Passengers flying on a Basic Fare are not allowed any free checked bags. Other fares, such as Classic, AM Plus, and Clase Premier, allow 1-2 free checked bags with a maximum weight limit of 50 lbs per bag. The carry-on baggage allowance is generally limited to 1 piece of carry-on baggage and 1 personal item per passenger.

Taxi rides from the airport to the city center take around 10-15 minutes and cost approximately 170-250 MXN (15-25 USD) depending on the destination. Shuttle services are also available and can be booked in advance or at the airport. The duration and cost of shuttle services may vary depending on the service provider and destination. There are public buses and minivans available from ZIH to the city center. Mexico local minivans operate on-demand buses between the airport and Zihuatanejo, with tickets costing around 250 MXN (15 USD) and the journey taking 30 minutes.

Aeromexico offers different fare types for its flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa. Passengers can choose from different fare types, such as Basic Economy, Classic, AM Plus, and Clase Premier, which differ in terms of included services, baggage allowances, and ticket flexibility.

Economy class passengers on Aeromexico flights are offered complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the flight. Passengers can also ask for a hot meal and in-flight entertainment options are also available, including movies, TV shows, and music. Wi-Fi service is available for purchase on select flights. Additionally, Aeromexico offers duty-free shopping service to all passengers on flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Ixtapa flights:

• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Ixtapa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris

Flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

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

• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Mexico City to Ixtapa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $163 round-trip, compared to $303 via a layover through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$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 Viva. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa pass through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Mexico City to Ixtapa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 19%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $150 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $184: a $34 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mexico City to Ixtapa route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Ixtapa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 7:38 am
• Latest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 6:43 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $164. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Ixtapa takes 1h 13m, covering 201 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 $100 to $777. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Ixtapa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Mexico City to Ixtapa range from $130 to $228, with an average of $164 over the past 12 months. Anything below $130 counts as a good deal.