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$416+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ZIH
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Ixtapa

Best flights from Sacramento to Ixtapa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Ixtapa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 2/2110:56 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop11h 19mVolaris
Sat 2/2812:37 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 14mVolaris
Deal found 12/25$416
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 2/235:09 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops20h 06mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/274:27 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops18h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$461
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 2/216:30 pmSMF - ZIH
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/2812:37 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$511
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 2/2012:30 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops15h 47mAeromexico
Sat 2/286:55 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops29h 55mAeromexico
Deal found 12/25$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 2/152:18 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop21h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/222:09 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$632
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sat 6/208:50 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops25h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2712:40 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops23h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 2/155:00 amSMF - ZIH
1 stop29h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/221:59 pmZIH - SMF
2 stops21h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 6/206:10 amSMF - ZIH
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/271:20 pmZIH - SMF
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$646

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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$416
(Travelocity)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$807
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 26, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

10:56 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/28

12:37 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$416

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/23

5:09 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 2/27

4:27 pm-9:11 am

2 stops18h 44m

$461

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/21

6:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/28

12:37 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$511

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

12:30 am-6:17 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/28

6:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$575

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/15

2:18 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop21h 11m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 2/22

2:09 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$632

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/20

8:50 am-11:46 am

2 stops25h 56m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 6/27

12:40 pm-11:31 am

2 stops23h 51m

$634

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 2/15

5:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop29h 51m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 2/22

1:59 pm-9:36 am

2 stops21h 37m

$645

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/20

6:10 am-3:23 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 6/27

1:20 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$646

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/25

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 December.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ixtapa from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 26, 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 December 26, 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
11,062 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,062 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,062 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,165 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,062 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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 $416, Volaris can have you in Ixtapa from Sacramento in 11h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1894 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $392, 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 $616.

  • 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$392Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$616Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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