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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa (YVR-ZIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Ixtapa

Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
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12:35 p.m. - 12:51 p.m.YVR-ZIH
23h 16m2 stops
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1:59 p.m. - 11:29 a.m.ZIH-YVR
23h 30m2 stops
C$ 417United Airlines
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Fri, 9 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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3:00 p.m. - 12:51 p.m.YVR-ZIH
19h 51m2 stops
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1:59 p.m. - 1:36 p.m.ZIH-YVR
25h 37m2 stops
C$ 496United Airlines
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Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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3:00 p.m. - 12:51 p.m.YVR-ZIH
43h 51m2 stops
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1:59 p.m. - 6:02 p.m.ZIH-YVR
30h 03m2 stops
C$ 507United Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
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9:45 a.m. - 10:13 a.m.YVR-ZIH
23h 28m2 stops
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12:37 p.m. - 5:55 a.m.ZIH-YVR
18h 18m1 stop
C$ 536
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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10:10 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.YVR-ZIH
40h 15m2 stops
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5:20 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.ZIH-YVR
8h 55m1 stop
C$ 546WestJet
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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4:10 p.m. - 10:13 a.m.YVR-ZIH
16h 03m1 stop
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3:25 p.m. - 7:24 p.m.ZIH-YVR
5h 59mdirect
C$ 550
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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12:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.YVR-ZIH
26h 10m2 stops
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5:20 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.ZIH-YVR
15h 55m1 stop
C$ 551WestJet
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
WestJet Logo
5:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.YVR-ZIH
8h 55m1 stop
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5:20 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.ZIH-YVR
29h 40m1 stop
C$ 568WestJet
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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10:10 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.YVR-ZIH
16h 15m1 stop
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5:20 p.m. - 8:33 a.m.ZIH-YVR
17h 13m1 stop
C$ 569WestJet
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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5:30 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.YVR-ZIH
40h 40m3 stops
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3:25 p.m. - 7:24 p.m.ZIH-YVR
5h 59mdirect
C$ 572
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Air Canada's free messaging is available for Aeroplan members.
WestJet's Premium cabin includes extra legroom and priority boarding.
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Cheapest • from C$ 417 (round-trip)
Aeromexico
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Direct flights
2 days a week
There are direct flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa 2 days a week: Thu, Sun.
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 417
Overall average: C$ 925
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YVR - ZIH • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 689
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Fri 27/2Sun 8/3
YVR - ZIH • Direct
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Bid on upgrades for Business or Premium seats, often cheaper than buying outright.


WestJet's Premium cabin offers extra legroom and priority boarding on narrowbody aircraft.

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Air Canada's Signature Class offers lie-flat seats with direct aisle access on widebody aircraft.


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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Ixtapa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Ixtapa on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Vancouver, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa is July, where tickets cost C$ 529 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,205 and C$ 968 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 813, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 252
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 44% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Ixtapa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Ixtapa flights

  • How accessible is ZIH airport to Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM)?

    If you are wondering whether you can conveniently fly from Vancouver to Ixtapa via YVR and ZIH as a PRM, please note that both YVR and ZIH are fully accessible to PRMs. The airports feature facilities for the PRMs. Among these facilities are; ramps, handrails, proper signage, escalators, and tactile strips for visually-impaired travelers. They also offer handicapped parking slots and services.

  • Is YVR rated among kid-friendly airports in Vancouver?

    YVR is rated among the kid-friendly airports in Vancouver. The airport offers Baby Care facilities such as cribs, playpens, and changing areas for travelers with infants. The airport also offers a play area where kids can burn extra energy before boarding their flight to ZIH airport. The kids’ play areas are located in the Domestic Terminal, Airside, C46, Domestic Terminal, Landside, Level 3, and in the International Terminal, Airside, D54.

  • How can I travel from Downtown Vancouver to YVR for m flight to ZIH?

    YVR is approximately 13.6 km from Downtown Vancouver. The available means of transport from Downtown to YVR are; The SkyTrain’s Canada Line, taxis, or car rentals. Among these three options, Taxis are the fastest but slightly more expensive than trains.

  • Can I rent a car at ZIH airport?

    If you intend to rent a car for your self-driving purposes during your stay in Ixtapa, kindly consider visiting any of the numerous car rental desks at ZIH’s arrival hall. Among these car rental options are; Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, and Budget car rentals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa was C$ 182 for a one-way ticket and C$ 301 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Ixtapa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa, Aeromexico or AeroMexico Connect?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa are Aeromexico and AeroMexico Connect. With an average price for the route of C$ 625 and an overall rating of 7.4, Aeromexico is the most popular choice. AeroMexico Connect is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,094 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ixtapa from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ixtapa with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ixtapa from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ixtapa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 259 or less one-way and C$ 813 or less round-trip.
  • Despite the presence of other airports, such as Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), and Boundary Bay Airport (YDT), most travelers departing from Vancouver to Ixtapa prefer Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as their departure airport. This is due to the availability of the highest number of airlines that offer flights to Ixtapa.
  • Most travelers to Ixtapa from Vancouver would prefer Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) as their destination airport. This is down to the availability of various transport options such as buses, taxis, and shuttles to and from the city center. Among these three transport options, a taxi is the fastest option, taking about 10 minutes to reach the city center.
  • If you intend to catch up with the earliest morning flight from YVR airport to ZIH, consider spending your night in one of the hotels near our departure terminal. Among your hotel options is the option is the onsite Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel. The hotel is located about 5 minutes’ walk from the international terminal.
  • If you are rushing against time, consider booking your flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) with Air Canada. Currently, Air Canada is the only airline offering non-stop flights from YVR to ZIH. You can also consider the single-stop flights offered by American Airlines and Aeromexico Airlines from YVR to ZIH.
  • If you are arriving from a late-night flight from Vancouver to Ixtapa, consider spending your night in one of the hotels close to your arrival terminal at ZIH. Among your hotel options is Hotel & Villas Punta Blanca. This hotel is located approximately 1.3 km from your arrival terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Ixtapa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl.
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Vancouver Intl to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

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Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

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Direct returns

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl to Vancouver Intl

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Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to Ixtapa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Ixtapa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver to Ixtapa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
AeromexicoOverall score based on 1701 reviews
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.6Comfort
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Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

2.0 MediocreRoberto, Aug 2025MAD - MEX
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Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

Ok. But we arrived to a remote terminal which meant that a bus had to take us to the terminal building

Cons: "Aeromexico has a small plane, it is extremely uncomfortable. Flight Crew are not the friendliest of all."
Pros: "The short lines at check in."
Cons: "The communication or overall handling of the Origin airport staff with the Mexico City staff. Was told COVID test was acceptable in DGO and was not able to fly from MEX to ORD due to “invalid PCR test”"

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

Good, a bit cramped in the seat as my neighbour was a bit large

There was a man who was very rude at boarding. On the other hand personal bag measuring box is too small compared to USA airlines,

The process and flight were both smooth and trouble free

everything was fine expect massive delays - not the airline’s fault

Seat back entertainment monitors would be nice. We did enjoy the In-Flight WiFi.

Our flight schedule was changed over six times, ultimately leaving us with a layover much shorter than we originally booked, which meant a panicked run through the airport. And the entertainment screen didn't function. As I've come to expect with Delta, a very mediocre and not customer-focused experience. This is on top of an outbound flight that was so delayed by mechanical issues, we had to spend the night at our layover city.

Staff were courteous and helpful. The only negative was the flight delays (which are usually unavoidable) and the high baggage price.

Could not fly out of Canada. Called airlines on Monday, July 14th. Tried to cancel the flight 7 days away, but they said I could not cancel and there would be no refund.

A little disorganized but overall good. The Delta flights were great though

Air Canada decided to go on strike less then 24 hours before our travel and we had to cancel finding flights elsewhere.

Just the stress of possible cancellations on flights from Air Canada, but all went as planned and everything was perfect! Thank you

The flight was cancelled, which led me to cancel my entire trip

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Terrible, it’s a mess with the strike. Couldn’t do the Smithers flight because my flight to Vanvouver was cancelled and there is no customer service help to get refund or help

It would have been better if it wasn’t cancelled

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

It would have been better if food is served on a 4 hours’ flight

Flight delayed by 90 min making for a 2 am check in at destination hotel.

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