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$211+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZIH
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 12, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/3110:40 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops18h 37mAeromexico
Mon 1/127:13 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops20h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 11/10$498
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/2912:35 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops13h 20mAeromexico
Mon 1/127:13 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops20h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 11/10$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:37 amSMF - ZIH
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:46 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$567
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Fri 11/286:00 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops27h 47mAeromexico
Fri 12/51:54 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops12h 05mAeromexico
Deal found 11/10$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:35 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/121:59 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$627
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:40 amSMF - ZIH
1 stop9h 35mVolaris
Sun 1/412:46 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop12h 29mVolaris
Deal found 11/11$1,012
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amSMF - ZIH
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/43:30 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,094
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/2611:37 amSMF - ZIH
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:25 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,124
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 12/2612:04 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops25h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/44:14 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops28h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,648

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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$211
(SmartFares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,091
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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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Ixtapa that are best for you.

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Ixtapa

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SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/21

11:50 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 3/28

12:37 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$411

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

12:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 3/1

12:37 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops36h 38m

$452

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

11:44 pm-11:56 am

1 stop11h 12m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 5/9

4:38 pm-10:44 pm

3 stops31h 06m

$479

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-12:11 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 3/5

12:58 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$493

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

10:40 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops18h 37m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 1/12

7:13 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$498

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

12:40 am-10:13 am

3 stops31h 33m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/28

12:37 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$515

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/3

10:40 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops18h 12m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 1/12

7:13 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$538

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/2

10:40 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 1/12

7:13 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops29h 07m

$538

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/3

11:37 am-3:04 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 1/12

12:46 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$555

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-3:04 pm

2 stops31h 04m

$211

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Deals found on 11/10

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Ixtapa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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.

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 November 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Ixtapa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,148 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Ixtapa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Ixtapa?

    For as low as $411, Volaris can have you in Ixtapa from Sacramento in 11h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1894 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $414, Volaris will fly you from Sacramento to Ixtapa and back. In addition to Volaris, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $574.

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

    $211 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris and Aeromexico, with prices starting from $250 and $260, respectively.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Discover the top 2 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$414Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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