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$377+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Ixtapa (ZIH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZIH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 August 14, 2025.

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$377
(Travelocity)

Popular in

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July

Average price

$567
From Sacramento Intl to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:29 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop11h 44mVolaris
Sat 11/2212:37 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 19mVolaris
Deal found 8/13$377
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:55 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops15h 02mVolaris
Sun 10/123:06 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 24mVolaris
Deal found 8/13$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/279:19 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/47:50 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/189:19 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/257:50 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/55:46 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/123:06 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$446
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/1511:52 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/2212:37 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$479

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Ixtapa that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Ixtapa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/15

8:29 pm-10:13 am

1 stop11h 44m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 11/22

12:37 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$377

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/5

10:55 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops15h 02m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 10/12

3:06 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$390

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

9:19 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop16h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 10/4

7:50 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$401

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/18

9:19 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop16h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 10/25

7:50 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$404

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/5

5:46 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop19h 47m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 10/12

3:06 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$446

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/15

11:52 am-10:13 am

2 stops20h 21m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 11/22

12:37 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$479

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

12:30 am-6:33 pm

2 stops16h 03m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 2/19

12:26 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$487

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Deals found on 8/13

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from Sacramento 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 SMF to ZIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Ixtapa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and Volaris from Sacramento 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,163 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $440, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Ixtapa and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Volaris and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $456 and $511, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from Sacramento 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$440Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$456Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$511Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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