Flying from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when booking your flight from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH).
Take a direct Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Houston.
You can pick from 3 direct services every week between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH). This is the most popular route, with United Airlines offering a 10:04am departure from IAH to ZIH.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Houston to ZIH. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) leave from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates services from IAH.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from IAH to ZIH.
Among carriers operating on this route, United Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) leaving William P. Hobby Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to ZIH flight:
William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81.06% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Book a hotel close to ZIH if you have a late flight from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
R 2,527 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Return flights start from R 5,628. These prices may change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
May is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Houston to ZIH plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Start your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include Playa Varadero, Playa la Ropa and Playa Blanca.
Explore more of Mexico
Get more out of your Mexico getaway by exploring beyond Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, Álvaro Obregón is another city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its top sights like San José while you're there.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Morelia, roughly 241 kilometres north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia are key highlights.
