Flying from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is one hour ahead of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ZIH to CUN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is $160. A return ticket is currently $322. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from ZIH to CUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport.
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Handy information about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
78.77% of flights departing from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZIH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to explore Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZIH to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its leading attractions. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.