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

• Earliest: departs at 8:01 am and lands at 11:16 am
• Latest: departs at 8:01 am and lands at 11:16 am.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Tijuana to Ixtapa takes 3h 15m, covering 1,413 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 Tijuana to Ixtapa range from $219 to $376, with an average of $280 over the past 12 months. Anything below $219 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $280 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $274 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $266.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $74–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $181 to $908. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tijuana to Ixtapa are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $139.

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 Tijuana to Ixtapa usually depart from Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 89% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Tijuana to Ixtapa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $235 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $309, a difference of $74.

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

Only Volaris operates flights between Tijuana and Ixtapa.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 8h 04m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 15h 02m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

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

Yes. The nursing rooms are located on the 1st floor. If you need a few minutes away from your baby, there are convenient facilities to pump or breastfeed your baby in the lactation room. The lactation room is located on Level 2 near the check-in counter. There are also changing stations with cubicles available throughout the airport terminal.

Yes. The business center is located in the main terminal and is open Monday through Saturday. Tijuana Airport business center offers meeting rooms that accommodate groups of 20 to 100 people. The service is available to all travelers regardless of their flight class.

Yes. There is a pet relief area within the airport. The grassy area takes good care of your pet while at the airport. You need to contact the airline to be well conversant with the security screening required for your pet. Always ensure that your pet does not interfere with other travelers.

Yes. There is a children's play area located next to the terminal. Here your kids have several facilities to play with. You also have a place to sit as you watch your kids play. There is a charging station where you can boost your phone.