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$174+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZIH
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$375
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$174
(Aeromexico)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$291

Good round-trip deal

$416 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1811:20 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop11h 35mAeromexico
Wed 10/221:50 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAeromexico
Deal found 9/24$407
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1811:20 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop11h 35mAeromexico
Thu 10/237:40 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops23h 05mAeromexico
Deal found 9/24$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:00 amSFO - ZIH
2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/223:43 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:00 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:43 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:55 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/223:43 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:00 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/203:43 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$439
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1211:20 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop12h 30mAeromexico
Fri 10/241:50 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 25mAeromexico
Deal found 9/24$442
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:35 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops22h 20mAeromexico
Sat 10/251:25 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 9/24$446
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1211:20 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop12h 30mAeromexico
Mon 10/207:50 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops25h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 9/24$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:05 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/112:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/411:20 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Wed 10/291:44 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/23$461

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 September 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Ixtapa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 10/20

7:50 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops19h 43m

$417

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

12:00 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 10/20

3:43 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$439

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

11:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 10/24

1:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$442

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

10:02 pm-3:06 pm

1 stop15h 04m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 12/6

6:32 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$452

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 10/21

1:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$461

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

7:00 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 12/6

6:32 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$463

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

3:30 pm-11:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 10/21

7:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$475

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

10:58 am-11:35 am

2 stops22h 37m

$174

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$207

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

5:50 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$218

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Deals found on 9/24

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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 San Francisco to Ixtapa in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Ixtapa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Ixtapa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Ixtapa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Ixtapa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on September 19, 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa (average of $530). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to ZIH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Ixtapa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 September 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,750 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,693 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    For as low as $417, Aeromexico can have you in Ixtapa from San Francisco in 11h 35m. The distance between San Francisco and Ixtapa is about 1875 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa round-trip from $199. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $380, and United Airlines, from $392. Aeromexico is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $174 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aeromexico. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $207 and $218, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa? While on average our users pay $618, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $396. The most popular route (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), is priced around $369.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa (average of $530). Flying from San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Ixtapa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$199Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$380Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$416Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$416Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$474Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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