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Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£227 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £227, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£255 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with WestJet and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £255, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£275 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Thu, 25 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £275, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£283 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £283, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £326, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£334 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Flair Airlines and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £334, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£338 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Aeromexico and Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.£350 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £350, select.

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Direct flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.

Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£227
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time5 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is £227. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
WestJet and Air Canada fly direct from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
As of December 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport on Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
The cheapest airline that flies to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is WestJet .

Flying from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know

  • You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH). Check out your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • 5 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver. Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to ZIH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • You can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport departing from YVR.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada between YVR and ZIH.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.

  • Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

  • You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kms (1.00 mile) or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Vancouver to ZIH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:

  • Flights that depart from YXX make it to their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.

About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is £114. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £227. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap flights from Vancouver to ZIH, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Vancouver to ZIH.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)

  • May is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your Vancouver to ZIH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

  • Start your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Playa Varadero and Playa la Ropa are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Playa Blanca.

Explore more of Mexico

  • Take your adventure further and dive deeper into Mexico. Álvaro Obregón is around 290 kms (180 miles) north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including San José.

  • Around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Morelia is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.

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