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

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 12:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 2:41 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Ixtapa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Ixtapa takes 4h 46m, covering 1,943 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 Minneapolis to Ixtapa range from $496 to $878, with an average of $612 over the past 12 months. Anything below $496 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $506 round-trip, compared to $964 via a layover through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Sun Country Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $423 to $2,760. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $431, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport (ZIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Fox
• Thrifty

Flights from Minneapolis to Ixtapa usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Ixtapa most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 68% on flights from Minneapolis to Ixtapa. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $564 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,737, a difference of $1,173.

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 Sun Country Air operates flights between Minneapolis and Ixtapa.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 03m, compared with 8h 08m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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