Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Zihuatanejo, Mexico from $257

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SAN — ZIH
Mar 23 — Mar 301

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Zihuatanejo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Zihuatanejo (Z1H). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$483

One-way from

$320
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From San Diego to Zihuatanejo
One-way flight from San Diego to Zihuatanejo

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Zihuatanejo?

January can be a great time to fly to Zihuatanejo from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $1,052. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $179. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Zihuatanejo (SAN - Z1H)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo as you normally would.

Cheap Aeromexico flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Aeromexico for the route between San Diego and Zihuatanejo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider these cheap Aeromexico flights we've found departing from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 4/206:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mAeromexico
Tue 4/307:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 49mAeromexico
Deal found 3/18$645
Fri 4/1911:00 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops26h 07mAeromexico
Mon 4/222:59 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops27h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 3/17$882

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Diego and Zihuatanejo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Alaska Airlines flights traveling from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/3012:55 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$504
Fri 4/1912:55 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops24h 22mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/243:27 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops18h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$624
Sat 3/309:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/61:20 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$644
Sat 4/69:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/132:22 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops20h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$704
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/307:01 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop13h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$771
Mon 3/258:30 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/13:27 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops42h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$804
Mon 4/18:35 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/61:20 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$866
Sat 3/309:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/67:01 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop15h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,066
Mon 4/18:35 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/64:20 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,073

Cheap San Diego to Zihuatanejo flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Zihuatanejo specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Zihuatanejo in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/3012:55 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$504
Fri 4/1912:45 pmSAN - ZIH
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/242:07 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$508
Sat 4/206:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Sat 4/277:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/17$509
Sat 4/206:20 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/272:07 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$519
Sat 3/238:00 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop26h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/2912:59 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$520
Sat 3/237:30 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/303:26 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$531
Sat 3/237:15 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop28h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/303:26 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$537
Tue 4/236:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Mon 4/297:52 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/18$539
Thu 4/188:47 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops38h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2112:40 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop28h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$563

San Diego to Zihuatanejo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Zihuatanejo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Zihuatanejo in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 5/196:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Thu 5/237:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/17$433
Tue 9/176:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops30h 19mAeromexico
Thu 9/197:21 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 40mAeromexico
Deal found 3/17$463
Sun 10/136:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 53mDelta
Fri 10/187:21 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/18$492
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/3012:55 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$504
Fri 4/1912:45 pmSAN - ZIH
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/242:07 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$508
Sat 4/206:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Sat 4/277:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/17$509
Sat 6/16:16 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/81:20 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$513
Sat 6/16:16 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/81:20 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$517
Sat 4/206:20 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/272:07 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$519

Non-stop flights to Zihuatanejo from San Diego

Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Users can also choose from other San Diego to Zihuatanejo flights by using the search form above.
Sat 3/309:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/61:20 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$644

San Diego to Zihuatanejo flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Zihuatanejo for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/3012:55 pmZIH - SAN
Nonstop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$504
Sat 3/238:00 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop26h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/2912:59 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$520
Sat 3/237:30 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/303:26 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$531
Sat 3/237:15 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop28h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/303:26 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$537
Sat 3/239:13 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/2912:59 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$573
Sat 3/239:13 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/3012:59 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$648
Thu 3/2810:35 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops24h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/3112:40 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$750
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/307:01 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop13h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$771
Thu 3/288:00 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop26h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/3112:40 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$782

One-way flights to Zihuatanejo from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Sat 7/66:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops30h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/18$257
Sun 7/76:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/17$290
Sun 7/76:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/18$320
Sat 3/235:20 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$399
Sat 3/239:15 amSAN - ZIH
Nonstop3h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$408
Sat 7/66:15 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$442
Sat 3/237:30 amSAN - ZIH
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$486
Sat 3/237:51 pmSAN - ZIH
3 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$655
Sun 7/710:35 pmSAN - ZIH
3 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$685

Find flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sun 5/19

2 stops12h 44m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 5/23

2 stops16h 45m

$433

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Fri 4/19

1 stop23h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop8h 48m

$508

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sat 4/20

2 stops12h 39m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 4/27

2 stops16h 49m

$509

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sat 6/1

1 stop6h 04m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 6/8

1 stop7h 50m

$513

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sat 6/1

1 stop6h 04m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 6/8

2 stops20h 32m

$517

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Thu 4/18

2 stops38h 02m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 4/21

1 stop28h 07m

$563

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Fri 4/12

2 stops26h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 4/14

3 stops24h 41m

$578

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Fri 4/19

2 stops24h 22m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 4/24

2 stops18h 50m

$624

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sat 4/20

2 stops12h 39m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 4/30

2 stops16h 49m

$645

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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Zihuatanejo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Zihuatanejo. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Zihuatanejo flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Zihuatanejo by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Zihuatanejo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Zihuatanejo is currently $438 while a round-trip flight costs $543. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Zihuatanejo (average of $483). Flying from San Diego to Zihuatanejo in October is currently the most expensive (average of $621). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$573

February

$562

March

$586

April

$497

May

$589

June

$583

July

$577

August

$563

September

$483

October

$621

November

$614

December

$592

Reviews of airlines servicing Zihuatanejo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zihuatanejo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Zihuatanejo. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Zihuatanejo, see what other customers have to say about Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.7
Good
2,809 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.4
Good
11,618 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo?

    If you book a flight to Zihuatanejo from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $433, but on average you can expect to pay $582.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from San Diego to Zihuatanejo under $700. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Zihuatanejo is less than $644.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Zihuatanejo for under $600?

    There are currently 16+ open flights from San Diego to Zihuatanejo within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Zihuatanejo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $257 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $408 and American Airlines from $442 one-way.

  • What does SAN to ZIH mean?

    SAN and ZIH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to ZIH refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport. Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Zihuatanejo

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$179Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$454Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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