Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 1,540 miles (2,478 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guadalajara, Phoenix and Queretaro and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to ZIH
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book LAX to ZIH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
LAX to ZIH with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way
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- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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- Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico and Volaris the whole way+2
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
LAX to ZIH: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to ZIH?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH).
How far is Los Angeles from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) are 1,540 miles (2,478 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to ZIH award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does LAX to ZIH cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAX to ZIH with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo?
The most direct connections are through Guadalajara (GDL), Phoenix (PHX), Queretaro (QRO), Mexico City (MEX) and San Francisco (SFO). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Volaris through Guadalajara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.