Flying from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) taking off from here.
3 hours is the average journey time for a direct Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is one hour behind Dallas. Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. You can get from DFW to ZIH on American Airlines's 9:59am departure.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Dallas to ZIH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Take the express route from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Direct flights from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) are available from here.
American Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport leaving from DFW.
American Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from DFW to ZIH.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is American Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 77.27% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dallas to ZIH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
DFW is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is a popular option between Dallas Love Field Airport and ZIH.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dallas to ZIH flight? Relax in a hotel near Dallas Love Field Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance of 76.03%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZIH instead:
Pick up an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car and explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Firefly are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
At the moment, R 3,084 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,411. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dallas to ZIH.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. July is when most people book flights from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Dallas to ZIH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Start your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dallas to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Playa Varadero and Playa la Ropa are a couple of top attractions to add to your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Playa Blanca.
Explore more of Mexico
Continue your adventure and explore more of Mexico. Álvaro Obregón is around 290 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and is full of things to see and do, including San José.
Around 241 kilometres north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Morelia is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.
