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Flights from Houston to Ixtapa

There are no direct flights from Houston to Ixtapa. The easiest way is one stop via Mexico City or Queretaro, about 4h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 23m
HOUZIHMEX

Houston to Ixtapa at a glance

Fastest journey4h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mexico City or Queretaro

Best ways to fly from Houston to Ixtapa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HOU Mexico City (MEX) ZIH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 26m
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2
HOU Queretaro (QRO) ZIH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 23m
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3
HOU Guadalajara (GDL) ZIH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~4h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,486 km923 miles
Journey time
4h 23mestimate
Time difference
NoneIxtapa vs Houston
Currency in Ixtapa
MXN
Airports
IAH, HOU → ZIH

Flights from Houston to Ixtapa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Ixtapa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mexico City, Queretaro and Guadalajara. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Ixtapa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,486 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Ixtapa?
The best connecting points are Mexico City (MEX), Queretaro (QRO) and Guadalajara (GDL). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Mexico City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Ixtapa?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Ixtapa: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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