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Flights from Mexicali to Ixtapa

There are no direct flights from Mexicali to Ixtapa. The easiest way is one stop via Guadalajara or Mexico City, about 5h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 12m
MXLZIHGDL

Mexicali to Ixtapa at a glance

Fastest journey5h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guadalajara or Mexico City

Best ways to fly from Mexicali 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
MXL Guadalajara (GDL) ZIH
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris · Leg 2: Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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MXL Mexico City (MEX) ZIH
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico Connect, Volaris
One airline, one ticket ~5h 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
2,180 km1,354 miles
Journey time
5h 12mestimate
Time difference
+2hIxtapa vs Mexicali
Currency in Ixtapa
MXN
Airports
MXL → ZIH

Flights from Mexicali to Ixtapa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mexicali to Ixtapa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guadalajara and Mexico City. 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 Mexicali to Ixtapa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,180 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexicali and Ixtapa?
The best connecting points are Guadalajara (GDL) and Mexico City (MEX). Viva flies both legs via Guadalajara, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexicali and Ixtapa?
Mexicali: General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL). Ixtapa: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
What is the time difference between Mexicali and Ixtapa?
Ixtapa is 2 hours ahead of Mexicali.

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