PVR - ZIH

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 275
Typical prices: C$ 192-C$ 432
Viva
Fri 21/9Tue 25/9
PVR - ZIH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 171
Typical prices: C$ 149-C$ 278
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/10
PVR - ZIH • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Puerto Vallarta and Ixtapa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 43% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 284 (round-trip)
Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX)
Shortest trip • 6h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa (PVR-ZIH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa

Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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11:10 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
23h 44m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 10:21 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 36m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
C$ 275Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
11:10 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
23h 44m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 10:21 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 36m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
C$ 276Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
11:10 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
23h 44m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 10:21 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 36m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
C$ 289Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
11:10 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
23h 44m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 10:21 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 36m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
C$ 300Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
11:10 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
23h 44m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 10:21 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 36m1 stop Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
C$ 326Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
10:26 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
24h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 9:46 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 01m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 517Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
10:26 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
24h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 9:46 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 01m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 522Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
10:26 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
24h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 9:46 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 01m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 543Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
10:26 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
24h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 9:46 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 01m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 564Viva
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Viva Logo
10:26 a.m. - 10:54 a.m.PVR  Puerto Vallarta Ordaz-ZIH Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
24h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl
Viva Logo
12:45 p.m. - 9:46 a.m.ZIH  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl-PVR Puerto Vallarta Ordaz
21h 01m2 stops Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
C$ 571Viva
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

Round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa start at C$ 275. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 192 to C$ 432. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 275 on Viva.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa and is 44% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 87% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 171
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (145% more expensive on average)
Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa

When to book flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

    Flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa usually depart from Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa pass through?

    Connecting flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa most commonly pass through:

    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 98% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) – 2% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 70% on the Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 170 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 562, a difference of C$ 392. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long does a flight from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa take?

    A direct flight from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa takes 0h 00m, covering 845 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 275 to C$ 2,081. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 212, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa?

    Flying via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 6h 06m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

  • What car rental options are available at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport (ZIH)?

    Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport (ZIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 6 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Fox
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa range from C$ 192 to C$ 432, with an average of C$ 300 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 192 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 170 – about C$ 392 less than Sunday (70% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Puerto Vallarta to Ixtapa trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 170 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 565 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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