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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
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.
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HOU Mexico City (MEX) ZIH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris
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).





