Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. One airline flies nonstop from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Los Angeles (LAX): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 1,540 miles (2,478 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Guadalajara, Phoenix and Queretaro and more.
How many miles ZIH to LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $53.59–84.19 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 11,000 | $53.59–84.19 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $53.59–84.19 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 14,500 | $53.59–84.19 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $76.99–107.59 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $53.59–84.19 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $86.59–117.19 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $53.59–84.19 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 18,000 | $53.59–84.19 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $53.59–84.19 |
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 LAX
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book ZIH to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
ZIH to LAX with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way
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- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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- Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico and Volaris the whole way+2
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
ZIH to LAX: common questions
How many miles does ZIH to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Finnair Plus (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). 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 LAX?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo from Los Angeles by plane?
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,540 miles (2,478 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 LAX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 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 Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Guadalajara (GDL), Phoenix (PHX), Queretaro (QRO), Mexico City (MEX) and San Francisco (SFO). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Volaris through Guadalajara.
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.