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$119+ Cheap flights from Houston to Ixtapa (ZIH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ZIH
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Ixtapa

Cheapest flights from Houston to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/258:55 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/211:35 am
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/208:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2311:40 am
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/248:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/311:35 am
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/248:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/25:20 pm
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/228:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/25:20 pm
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$376
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/218:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/25:20 pm
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/208:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/2411:40 am
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/228:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/311:35 am
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/218:36 pm
IAH
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/311:35 am
ZIH
-
IAH
2 stops9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/48:20 pm
HOU
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ZIH
1 stop17h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 4/113:15 pm
ZIH
-
HOU
2 stops19h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:01 am
HOU
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ZIH
2 stops9h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 5/23:15 pm
ZIH
-
HOU
2 stops17h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$655
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/296:00 am
HOU
-
ZIH
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Fri 4/31:14 pm
ZIH
-
HOU
1 stop9h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$770

Find flight deals from Houston to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Ixtapa (ZIH). 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 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(Kiwi.com)
From Houston to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Ixtapa 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Ixtapa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/28

8:55 pm-11:55 am

2 stops16h 00m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 6/1

4:23 pm-10:26 am

2 stops17h 03m

$526

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

8:20 pm-10:36 am

1 stop15h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 4/22

7:13 pm-10:21 am

1 stop14h 08m

$571
Quickest round-trip

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/4

10:08 am-11:46 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 4/11

12:40 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$596

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

10:08 am-11:46 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 5/2

12:40 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$596

HoustonIxtapa

HOU - ZIH

HOUZIH

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/4

8:20 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 4/11

3:15 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops19h 57m

$607

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/19

7:02 am-5:00 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 7/26

3:47 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$611

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/19

10:08 am-11:46 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 7/26

12:40 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$611

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/10

10:08 am-11:46 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 5/15

12:40 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$626

HoustonIxtapa

HOU - ZIH

HOUZIH

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

6:01 am-2:23 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 5/2

3:15 pm-9:26 am

2 stops17h 11m

$635

HoustonIxtapa

IAH - ZIH

IAHZIH

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/25

11:59 am-6:13 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 5/30

11:48 am-6:37 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$651

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to ZIH?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ixtapa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ixtapa. 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 Ixtapa. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Houston to Ixtapa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Ixtapa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ixtapa from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to Ixtapa, you will be flying into Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) is just 9.3 mi from the center of the city. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl is the only Ixtapa airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 1 airline has flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl from Houston on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Ixtapa?

    Volaris, Aeromexico, and United Airlines can get you from Houston to Ixtapa in just under 2h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 22m. The distance from Houston to Ixtapa is about 938 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Ixtapa round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Houston to Ixtapa round-trip from $522.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Ixtapa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Ixtapa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Ixtapa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Ixtapa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Ixtapa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Houston to Ixtapa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$522Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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