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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $520 round-trip, compared to $791 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$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.

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Ixtapa most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 38% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Minneapolis to Ixtapa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $520 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $878, a difference of $358. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Ixtapa takes 0h 00m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $498 to $3,335. 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 $437, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 8h 49m 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.

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 Minneapolis to Ixtapa range from $501 to $805, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $501 counts as a good deal.