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

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 7:49 am
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 7:14 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa takes 1h 14m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa range from $134 to $229, with an average of $168 over the past 12 months. Anything below $134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $168 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $167 round-trip, compared to $242 via a layover through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aeromexico and Mexicana de Aviación. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon 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 $129 to $1,128. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Most connecting flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa pass through Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $153 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $186, a difference of $33.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Aeromexico
• Volaris

Among airlines operating Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport to Ixtapa flights:

• Aeromexico: 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:

• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Volaris: a checked 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.

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.