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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 1:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 4:00 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 30m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa takes 5h 30m, covering 2,495 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa range from $491 to $850, with an average of $621 over the past 12 months. Anything below $491 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $621 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $428 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $633 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Canada and Aeromexico. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $326, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $503 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $852, a difference of $349.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Ixtapa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• WestJet

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 33m, compared with 10h 50m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 10h 57m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• WestJet: 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:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.