Flights Phoenix → Zihuatanejo
PHX → ZIH
Route overview
The flight route operates from Phoenix to Zihuatanejo using an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport sees approximately 593,354 passengers annually, indicating moderate traffic and popularity for the region.
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 Phoenix (PHX) → Zihuatanejo (ZIH) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Phoenix the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Zihuatanejo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Zihuatanejo (ZIH) heads south-east for about 2,051 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Phoenix the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating PHX-ZIH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about PHX-ZIH
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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: American Airlines.
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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.
