Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's timezone is UTC-6, making Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YVR to ZIH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to ZIH flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight is 139 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 265 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to ZIH, reserve your journey five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
If you're coming in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ZIH:
Follow your own route with an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and discover more of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to the centre of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is May, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to ZIH in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.