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$425+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZIH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$425
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$636
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 June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/189:19 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop16h 38mVolaris
Fri 10/243:06 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 24mVolaris
Deal found 6/11$425
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/1811:50 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops14h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/243:06 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$464
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:20 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops31h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/223:43 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$493
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/159:10 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops9h 58mAeromexico
Fri 10/247:21 amZIH - SMF
2 stops15h 53mAeromexico
Deal found 6/11$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/17:26 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops16h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/112:20 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:00 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops13h 08mDelta
Fri 10/247:21 amZIH - SMF
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/11$528

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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 June 12, 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 10/18

9:19 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop16h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 10/24

3:06 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$425

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/18

11:50 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops14h 07m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 10/24

3:06 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$464

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/19

6:20 am-2:33 pm

2 stops31h 13m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 10/22

3:43 pm-7:32 am

2 stops16h 49m

$493

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/15

9:10 am-8:08 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 10/22

7:21 am-10:56 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$499

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

7:26 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops16h 54m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 11/11

2:20 pm-9:20 am

2 stops21h 00m

$504

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 10/24

7:21 am-10:14 pm

2 stops15h 53m

$528

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Deals found on 6/11

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa (average of $544). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
1,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,170 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

    Currently priced at $425, Volaris will fly you from Sacramento to Ixtapa and back. In addition to Volaris, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $493 and $499, respectively.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa (average of $544). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$440Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$456Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$511Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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