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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) from $285

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 April 22, 2024.

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$483

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$285
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Ixtapa?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Ixtapa. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Ixtapa. Flights to Ixtapa from San Diego in January are about $1,052 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $179.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Ixtapa (SAN - ZIH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Ixtapa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from San Diego to Ixtapa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Diego and Ixtapa. 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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from San Diego to Ixtapa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sa 8/36:28 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Mi 8/712:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops22h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/21$479
Mo 6/36:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Di 6/113:44 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/22$484
Di 7/3011:06 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops22h 53mDelta
Mi 8/77:20 amZIH - SAN
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/21$503
So 9/297:13 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops23h 55mDelta
Mi 10/27:21 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/21$504
Sa 8/36:28 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Do 8/87:20 amZIH - SAN
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/21$509
So 4/286:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Fr 5/37:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/22$510
Di 7/3011:06 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops22h 53mDelta
Do 8/812:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops22h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/21$533
Fr 8/166:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Fr 8/237:21 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/21$559
Mi 7/316:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Mo 8/512:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops11h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/21$563

Cheap Aeromexico flights from San Diego to Ixtapa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Aeromexico for the route between San Diego and Ixtapa. 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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Aeromexico flights departing from San Diego and landing in Ixtapa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sa 8/36:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops30h 34mAeromexico
Mo 8/57:20 amZIH - SAN
2 stops17h 31mAeromexico
Deal found 4/21$695
Sa 8/310:00 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops23h 59mAeromexico
So 8/42:34 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops33h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 4/21$701
Fr 8/26:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops27h 44mAeromexico
Di 8/62:34 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops9h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 4/21$824
Do 8/16:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops27h 44mAeromexico
So 8/412:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops12h 09mAeromexico
Deal found 4/21$864

Cheap San Diego to Ixtapa flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Ixtapa specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 22, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Ixtapa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
So 4/286:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Fr 5/37:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/22$510
Fr 5/176:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Mo 5/207:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/22$567
Fr 5/177:58 pmSAN - ZIH
3 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mo 5/2011:39 amZIH - SAN
3 stops21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$761
Mo 4/298:47 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 30mAlaska Airlines
So 5/53:27 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops21h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$893
So 4/2811:37 amSAN - ZIH
3 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fr 5/31:39 pmZIH - SAN
3 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,113
Mo 4/295:20 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 41mMultiple Airlines
So 5/54:04 pmZIH - SAN
3 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,210
Fr 5/177:58 pmSAN - ZIH
3 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mo 5/207:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$2,503

San Diego to Ixtapa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Ixtapa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Ixtapa in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sa 8/36:28 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Mi 8/712:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops22h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/21$479
Mo 6/36:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Di 6/113:44 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops19h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/22$484
Di 7/3011:06 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops22h 53mDelta
Mi 8/77:20 amZIH - SAN
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/21$503
So 9/297:13 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops23h 55mDelta
Mi 10/27:21 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/21$504
Sa 8/36:28 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Do 8/87:20 amZIH - SAN
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/21$509
So 4/286:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Fr 5/37:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/22$510
Di 7/3011:06 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops22h 53mDelta
Do 8/812:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops22h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/21$533
Fr 8/166:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Fr 8/237:21 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/21$559
Mi 7/316:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Mo 8/512:41 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops11h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/21$563

San Diego to Ixtapa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Ixtapa 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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Diego to Ixtapa departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
So 4/286:20 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Fr 5/37:12 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/22$510
Mo 4/298:47 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 30mAlaska Airlines
So 5/53:27 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops21h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$893
So 4/2811:37 amSAN - ZIH
3 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fr 5/31:39 pmZIH - SAN
3 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,113
Mo 4/295:20 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops16h 41mMultiple Airlines
So 5/54:04 pmZIH - SAN
3 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,210

One-way flights to Ixtapa from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Ixtapa. 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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Diego to Ixtapa. Those needing a return flight from San Diego to Ixtapa can use the search form above.
So 7/76:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/21$285

Find flights from San Diego to Ixtapa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.

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San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sa 8/3

2 stops24h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mi 8/7

2 stops22h 04m

$479

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Mo 6/3

2 stops12h 44m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Di 6/11

2 stops19h 05m

$484

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Di 7/30

2 stops22h 53m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mi 8/7

2 stops27h 25m

$503

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

So 9/29

2 stops23h 55m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mi 10/2

2 stops16h 40m

$504

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sa 8/3

2 stops24h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Do 8/8

2 stops27h 25m

$509

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Di 7/30

2 stops22h 53m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Do 8/8

2 stops22h 04m

$533

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sa 8/3

2 stops30h 34m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mo 8/5

2 stops17h 31m

$695

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sa 8/3

2 stops23h 59m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

So 8/4

2 stops33h 24m

$701

San DiegoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Fr 5/17

3 stops19h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mo 5/20

3 stops21h 12m

$761

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Ixtapa 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 Ixtapa by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Ixtapa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Ixtapa is currently $285 while a round-trip flight costs $574. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ixtapa (average of $483). Flying from San Diego to Ixtapa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $614). 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

$591

April

$534

May

$583

June

$555

July

$578

August

$568

September

$483

October

$605

November

$614

December

$569

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 April 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Ixtapa, see what other customers have to say about Delta and Aeromexico. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,042 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,042 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,042 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Aeromexico
7.7
Good
2,645 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,042 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Ixtapa for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $479, but on average you can expect to pay $705.

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

    There are currently 4+ open flights from San Diego to Ixtapa within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Ixtapa round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Ixtapa, with prices starting at $479. Another option worth looking into is Aeromexico, starting at $695 round trip. Delta is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SAN to ZIH mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Diego Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SAN to ZIH flight.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Ixtapa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Ixtapa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Ixtapa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Ixtapa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Ixtapa flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Ixtapa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/22.

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