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$79+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZIH
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$138
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$79
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$428 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/165:57 pmTIJ - ZIH
1 stop20h 06mAeromexico
Wed 6/187:59 pmZIH - TIJ
1 stop15h 17mAeromexico
Deal found 5/1$138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/121:00 pmTIJ - ZIH
Nonstop3h 21mVolaris
Mon 6/162:29 pmZIH - TIJ
Nonstop3h 13mVolaris
Deal found 4/29$153
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/165:57 pmTIJ - ZIH
1 stop24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/182:29 pmZIH - TIJ
Nonstop3h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/812:45 amTIJ - ZIH
1 stop10h 15mViva
Wed 6/1810:55 amZIH - TIJ
1 stop14h 04mViva
Deal found 4/30$215
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/410:00 amLAX - ZIH
Nonstop3h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/183:46 pmZIH - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 8/99:52 amLAX - ZIH
Nonstop3h 44mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/133:46 pmZIH - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/99:52 amLAX - ZIH
Nonstop3h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/3111:28 amZIH - LAX
1 stop11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:51 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 6/103:48 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/30$322
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/812:01 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop6h 46mAeromexico
Thu 7/318:37 amZIH - LAX
1 stop9h 06mAeromexico
Deal found 4/30$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/216:10 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/253:23 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$364
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:45 pmLAX - ZIH
1 stop8h 25mVolaris
Mon 11/1010:52 amZIH - LAX
1 stop13h 03mVolaris
Deal found 5/1$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/165:40 amLAS - ZIH
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/233:46 pmZIH - LAS
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$391

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ixtapa that are best for you.

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TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 6/16

5:57 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop20h 06m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 6/18

7:59 pm-10:16 am

1 stop15h 17m

$138

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 6/12

1:00 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 6/16

2:29 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$153

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 6/16

5:57 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 6/18

2:29 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$173

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 6/8

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 6/18

10:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$215

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

10:00 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 6/18

3:46 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$288

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sat 8/9

9:52 am-2:36 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 8/13

3:46 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$304

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

9:52 am-2:36 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 7/31

11:28 am-10:19 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$318

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sat 6/7

6:51 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 6/10

3:48 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$322

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

12:01 am-7:47 am

1 stop6h 46m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 7/31

8:37 am-4:43 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$355

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sat 6/21

6:10 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 6/25

3:23 pm-9:14 am

1 stop18h 51m

$364

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Ixtapa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from California to Ixtapa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $647). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Ixtapa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to Ixtapa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from California to Ixtapa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Ixtapa. It is only a 9.3 mi journey from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) to Ixtapa’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Ixtapa flight route?

    Flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Ixtapa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aeromexico, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris and Viva, as they are both options that can get you from California to Ixtapa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Ixtapa?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl, San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl or Tijuana Rodriguez - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Ixtapa.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Ixtapa?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to Ixtapa on time: Alaska Airlines (92%), Hawaiian Airlines (89%), American Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Ixtapa?

    On average you can expect to pay $324 for a flight from California to Ixtapa. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl) is currently priced at $288.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Ixtapa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from California to Ixtapa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $647). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Ixtapa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Ixtapa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$308Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
VolarisCheapest$322Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$326Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$330Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$440Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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