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$505+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZIH
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$505
(Alaska Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/125:09 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops20h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/193:40 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops18h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/256:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Thu 7/318:37 amZIH - SAN
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/28$547
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops11h 45mAeromexico
Thu 6/197:59 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops27h 54mAeromexico
Deal found 4/28$870
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/126:15 amSAN - ZIH
3 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/197:45 pmZIH - SAN
3 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$972
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/142:05 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops28h 14mWestJet
Fri 5/237:57 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops18h 23mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$3,204

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ixtapa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Ixtapa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Mon 5/12

5:09 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops20h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 5/19

3:40 pm-9:02 am

2 stops18h 22m

$505

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Fri 7/25

6:15 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 7/31

8:37 am-11:42 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$547

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Thu 6/12

6:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 6/19

7:59 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$870

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Thu 6/12

6:15 am-2:58 pm

3 stops31h 43m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 6/19

7:45 pm-6:26 pm

3 stops23h 41m

$972

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Wed 5/14

2:05 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops28h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 5/23

7:57 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$3,204

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Ixtapa in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 San Diego-Ixtapa flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Ixtapa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Ixtapa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 San Diego-Ixtapa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to ZIH?

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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 April 30, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,698 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ixtapa, with prices starting at $505. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Aeromexico, with the lowest prices starting at $547 and $870, respectively.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Ixtapa?

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