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$70+ Cheap flights from California to Ixtapa (ZIH)

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LAX — ZIH
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Ixtapa

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 February 12, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:46 am
TIJ
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ZIH
1 stop5h 26m
Aeromexico
Mon 3/27:15 pm
ZIH
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TIJ
1 stop25h 41m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$138
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/2611:20 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop6h 45m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/317:30 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop6h 10m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/10$165
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/281:45 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop14h 15m
Aeromexico
Wed 7/83:47 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop7h 59m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$168
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:45 pm
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop23h 47m
Aeromexico
Sat 2/281:18 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop9h 14m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$171
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/101:35 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop15h 50m
Aeromexico
Thu 5/1411:42 am
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop10h 28m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$172
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:46 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop10h 31m
Aeromexico
Thu 2/261:58 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop6h 58m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/244:15 pm
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop17h 56m
Aeromexico
Wed 3/46:55 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop6h 41m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$178
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:46 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop10h 11m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/312:58 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop9h 44m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$181
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:55 pm
TIJ
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ZIH
1 stop14h 12m
Aeromexico
Sat 5/237:10 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop16h 25m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2811:34 pm
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop9h 44m
Aeromexico
Tue 3/36:50 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop15h 40m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/11$185
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 7/2012:36 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
1 stop15h 24m
Aeromexico
Tue 7/217:59 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
1 stop28h 51m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/10$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:01 am
TIJ
-
ZIH
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris
Tue 3/31:49 pm
ZIH
-
TIJ
Nonstop3h 29m
Volaris
Deal found 2/10$187

Find flight deals from California to Ixtapa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ixtapa flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Expedia)

One-way from

$70
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$482

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$137 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 February 12, 2026.
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

Sun 6/28

1:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 7/8

3:47 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$168

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 2/27

11:28 am-11:00 am

1 stop21h 32m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/28

1:18 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$171

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 5/10

1:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 5/14

11:42 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$172

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 2/21

3:14 pm-11:18 am

1 stop18h 04m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-10:23 am

1 stop17h 33m

$177

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 7/20

7:42 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 7/21

7:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 51m

$177

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 7/20

7:42 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 7/22

3:47 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop28h 12m

$177

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 2/21

5:46 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 2/26

1:58 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$177

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 7/21

3:24 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop24h 36m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 7/23

3:47 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$177

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 2/26

6:24 pm-11:35 am

1 stop15h 11m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 3/3

12:58 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$178

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 6/9

7:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ixtapa

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ixtapa (average of $199). Flying from California to Ixtapa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 February 12, 2026.

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.

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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 16 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Ixtapa?

    For as low as $319, Aeromexico can have you in Ixtapa from California in 3h 39m. California and Ixtapa are separated by a distance of 1539 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $129. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, 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 Ontario - 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: American Airlines (81%), Hawaiian Airlines (81%), Alaska Airlines (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Ixtapa?

    On average you can expect to pay $339 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 $328.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ixtapa (average of $199). Flying from California to Ixtapa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Ixtapa

Discover the top 6 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$149Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$221Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$274Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$298Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$485Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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