Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Minneapolis and Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MSP to ZIH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Sun Country Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Sun Country Airlines.
With an impressive 84.62% of services arriving as planned, Sun Country Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to ZIH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSP and ZIH include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight is R 2,644. A return plane ticket is currently R 7,667. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to ZIH.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
If you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ZIH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly to explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo during high season if you want a busier atmosphere, but keep in mind prices tend to be higher. Or, plan your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport during the off-season for a more laid-back experience overall.
Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to ZIH in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to Mexico City to tick off its leading sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, about 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are key highlights.
