Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo one hour ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHX to ZIH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PHX to ZIH flights. An impressive 93.1% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PHX and ZIH include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight is Rs46,666. A round-trip fare is currently Rs122,455. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PHX to ZIH by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PHX to ZIH.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination on time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near PHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZIH if you're catching a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car and discover Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Firefly are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to ZIH in February. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, a trip to Mexico City will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No trip is complete without seeing Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
