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Flights from San Jose to Ixtapa
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Ixtapa. 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
San Jose to Ixtapa at a glance
Fastest journey6h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guadalajara or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) ZIH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
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
- +2hIxtapa vs San Jose
- Currency in Ixtapa
- MXN
- Airports
- SJC → ZIH
Flights from San Jose to Ixtapa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Ixtapa?
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 San Jose to Ixtapa?
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 San Jose and Ixtapa?
The best connecting points are Guadalajara (GDL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Guadalajara, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Ixtapa?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Ixtapa: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Ixtapa?
Ixtapa is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
