Travelling from Ciudad Juarez Airport (CJS) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is one hour ahead of Ciudad Juarez and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CJS to ZIH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. Many travellers pass through Felipe Angeles International Airport when flying between CJS and ZIH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ciudad Juarez Airport (CJS) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight is Rs34,746. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs63,289. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CJS to ZIH, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ciudad Juarez Airport (CJS)
79% of flights that take off from Ciudad Juarez Airport land at their destination on time.
Ciudad Juarez Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Ciudad Juarez. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near CJS? If you're boarding an early flight from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZIH if you're taking a late Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport rental car and explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Firefly are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Have a think about your dates before locking in your flight from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in high season has a lively atmosphere, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your visit in the off-season if you want a slower, more relaxed pace.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Ciudad Juarez Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CJS to ZIH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
