Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Houston (IAH) flights
An economy award from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Houston (IAH) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $104.99. One airline flies nonstop from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Houston (IAH): United Airlines. The two airports are 938 miles (1,510 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Queretaro, Mexico City and Guadalajara and more.
How many miles ZIH to IAH 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 United Airlines | 10,000 | $104.99–129.99 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $53.59–428.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $53.59–78.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $78.59–103.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $53.59–78.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $53.59–78.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $98.39–123.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $53.59–78.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $53.59–78.59 |
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 ZIH to IAH
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ZIH to IAH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ZIH to IAH with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico and Volaris the whole way
+1 - Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
ZIH to IAH: common questions
How many miles does ZIH to IAH cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $104.99. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (12,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (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 ZIH to IAH?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Houston (IAH).
How far is Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo from Houston by plane?
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) and Houston (IAH) are 938 miles (1,510 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZIH to IAH award flights?
13 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, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Queretaro (QRO), Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL) and Dallas (DFW). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Volaris through Queretaro.
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.