Vancouver (YVR) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) flights
An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH): Air Canada and WestJet. The two airports are 2,497 miles (4,018 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guadalajara, Phoenix and Los Angeles and more.
How many miles YVR 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 | $40–117 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $60–517 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $65–142 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 17,500 | $40–157 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 20,500 | $60–517 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $40–467 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $40–117 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 25,000 | $60–517 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 28,000 | $40–367 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 28,200 | $60–307 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $84.80–161.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60–677 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 YVR to ZIH
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YVR to ZIH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- 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
YVR to ZIH with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Flair Airlines, then Volaris
- Via Phoenix (PHX)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more, then American Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Air Canada and 4 more, then Alaska Airlines+3
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines, then Sun Country Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way+1
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
YVR to ZIH: common questions
How many miles does YVR 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 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (17,500). 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 YVR to ZIH?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH).
How far is Vancouver from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) are 2,497 miles (4,018 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR to ZIH award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Vancouver and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo?
The most direct connections are through Guadalajara (GDL), Phoenix (PHX), Los Angeles (LAX), Mexico City (MEX) and San Francisco (SFO). 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.