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$256+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ZIH
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Ixtapa

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:32 pmSNA - ZIH
2 stops23h 32mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/294:14 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/25$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:23 pmSNA - ZIH
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:59 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops25h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$974
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:18 pmSNA - ZIH
2 stops21h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:59 pmZIH - SNA
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:52 amSNA - ZIH
1 stop25h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:59 pmZIH - SNA
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:19 pmSNA - ZIH
1 stop19h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/291:59 pmZIH - SNA
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,019
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:16 pmSNA - ZIH
1 stop21h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/291:59 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops21h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,020
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:55 amSNA - ZIH
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/301:59 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops22h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,052
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:55 amSNA - ZIH
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:59 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops21h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:05 pmSNA - ZIH
2 stops15h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:59 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops21h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,127
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:16 pmSNA - ZIH
1 stop21h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:59 pmZIH - SNA
2 stops21h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,146

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 December 26, 2025.

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AranGrant
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$534
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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September

Average price

$614
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 December 26, 2025.
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Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

5:00 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops44h 07m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/28

4:19 pm-10:05 am

2 stops19h 46m

$516

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

2:15 pm-2:34 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/28

5:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$671

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

6:25 pm-12:51 pm

3 stops16h 26m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/28

1:59 pm-11:51 am

2 stops23h 52m

$674

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/29

7:23 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop16h 11m

$256

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/29

7:53 am-2:14 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$328

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/29

7:45 am-11:00 am

3 stops26h 15m

$330

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

3:53 pm-3:07 pm

2 stops45h 14m

$464

Santa AnaIxtapa

SNA - ZIH

SNAZIH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/19

6:25 pm-12:51 pm

3 stops16h 26m

$695

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Deals found on 12/24

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa (average of $262). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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.

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  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa?

    Alaska Airlines and WestJet can get you from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa in just under 22h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 48m. Santa Ana, California and Ixtapa are separated by a distance of 1504 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Ixtapa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa (average of $262). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Ixtapa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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.

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