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$367+ 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZIH
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Ixtapa

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 February 11, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/812:40 am
SMF
-
ZIH
1 stop10h 35m
Volaris
Mon 3/1612:46 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
1 stop11h 29m
Volaris
Deal found 2/7$367
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:40 am
SMF
-
ZIH
1 stop9h 35m
Volaris
Mon 3/212:46 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
1 stop12h 29m
Volaris
Deal found 2/9$407
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1212:40 am
SMF
-
ZIH
1 stop10h 35m
Volaris
Mon 3/1612:46 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
1 stop9h 59m
Volaris
Deal found 2/9$413
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:29 pm
SMF
-
ZIH
1 stop11h 44m
Volaris
Tue 2/1712:37 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
1 stop8h 14m
Volaris
Deal found 2/9$496
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2211:59 pm
SMF
-
ZIH
2 stops14h 53m
Volaris
Sun 5/2412:36 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
1 stop12h 13m
Volaris
Deal found 2/10$512
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 5/212:35 am
SMF
-
ZIH
2 stops16h 35m
Aeromexico
Mon 5/117:15 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
2 stops28h 40m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/8$519
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 8/316:00 am
SMF
-
ZIH
2 stops12h 00m
Aeromexico
Thu 9/37:59 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
2 stops27h 56m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/8$523
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sun 3/812:30 am
SMF
-
ZIH
2 stops17h 16m
Aeromexico
Mon 3/167:30 pm
ZIH
-
SMF
2 stops28h 38m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/7$529

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
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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 February 11, 2026.
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

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SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/8

12:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/16

12:46 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$367

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

12:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/2

12:46 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$407

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/12

12:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/16

12:46 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$413

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/22

11:59 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops14h 53m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 5/24

12:36 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$512

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

12:35 am-6:10 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 5/11

7:15 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$519

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/8

12:30 am-6:46 pm

2 stops17h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/16

7:30 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$529

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/23

12:35 am-6:10 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 4/30

11:42 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 13m

$559

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/13

7:04 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops18h 11m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/16

12:46 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$562

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/7

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Ixtapa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Ixtapa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Ixtapa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Ixtapa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Ixtapa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ixtapa from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa (average of $199). Flying from Sacramento to Ixtapa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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.

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 February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,174 reviews

Comfort

6.3

Crew

7.3

Food

5.3

Overall

6.6

Boarding

6.5

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MEX - LAS

3 hours delayed! Very bad experience! This airline is going down terrible!
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,174 reviews
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,174 reviews

Comfort

6.3

Crew

7.3

Food

5.3

Overall

6.6

Boarding

6.5

Entertainment

4.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MEX - LAS

3 hours delayed! Very bad experience! This airline is going down terrible!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa?

    For as low as $367, Volaris can have you in Ixtapa from Sacramento in 10h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1894 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Ixtapa round-trip?

    Currently priced at $221, Volaris will fly you from Sacramento to Ixtapa and back. In addition to Volaris, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa (average of $199). Flying from Sacramento to Ixtapa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 airline flying from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Discover the top airline 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$221Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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