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Connecting route · Mexico → United States

Flights from Ixtapa to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Ixtapa to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Guadalajara or Los Angeles, about 6h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 13m
ZIHSJCGDL

Ixtapa to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guadalajara or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Ixtapa to San Jose

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

1
ZIH Guadalajara (GDL) SJC
Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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ZIH Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 13m
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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
2,966 km1,842 miles
Journey time
6h 13mestimate
Time difference
-2hSan Jose vs Ixtapa
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
ZIH → SJC

Flights from Ixtapa to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ixtapa to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guadalajara and Los Angeles. 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 Ixtapa to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,966 km.
Where do you change planes between Ixtapa and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Guadalajara (GDL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Volaris flies both legs via Guadalajara, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ixtapa and San Jose?
Ixtapa: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Ixtapa and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Ixtapa.

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