Montreal (YUL) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) flights
An economy award from Montreal (YUL) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. One airline flies nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH): Air Canada. The two airports are 2,498 miles (4,020 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mexico City, Toronto and Houston and more.
How many miles YUL to ZIH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40–162 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $60–562 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $65–187 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 20,500 | $60–562 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $40–512 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $40–162 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 25,000 | $60–562 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 28,000 | $40–412 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $84.80–206.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60–722 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 35,000 | $60–562 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YUL to ZIH
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book YUL to ZIH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YUL to ZIH with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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- Via Houston (IAH)Air Canada, then United Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Sun Country Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)Air Canada, then American Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Air Canada, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Air Canada and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
YUL to ZIH: common questions
How many miles does YUL to ZIH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (15,000), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YUL to ZIH?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Montreal (YUL) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH).
How far is Montreal from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo by plane?
Montreal (YUL) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) are 2,498 miles (4,020 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YUL to ZIH award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Montreal and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo?
The most direct connections are through Mexico City (MEX), Toronto (YYZ), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aeromexico through Mexico City.
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.