Flights Los Angeles → Zihuatanejo
LAX → ZIH
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Zihuatanejo?
The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH) takes about 3h 31m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Los Angeles, which has a historic airport opened in 1926, to the coastal city of Zihuatanejo. The destination airport serves approximately 593,354 passengers annually, making it a popular travel hub for tourists and locals alike.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Los Angeles (LAX) → Zihuatanejo (ZIH) route is operated by Alaska Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Zihuatanejo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH) heads south-east for about 2,479 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 85% | -1 min | 0.5% |
Airlines operating LAX-ZIH
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Frequently asked questions about LAX-ZIH
The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH) takes about 3h 31m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Alaska Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Zihuatanejo, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
