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$158+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZIH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in January or September, 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$388
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$158
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$567

Good round-trip deal

$446 or less

Good one-way deal

$242 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 August 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/135:50 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop8h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/174:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/13$388
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:50 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop8h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/174:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$405
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:53 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop19h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/204:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$413
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/162:22 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop23h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/204:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/12$414
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:50 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop8h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/134:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$415
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 9/911:12 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop26h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/134:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/711:20 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop12h 40mDelta
Mon 9/1510:21 amZIH - SFO
1 stop12h 04mDelta
Deal found 8/14$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/138:00 amSFO - ZIH
2 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/174:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/86:58 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops23h 12mDelta
Mon 9/1510:21 amZIH - SFO
1 stop12h 04mDelta
Deal found 8/14$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 12/74:28 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/114:30 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$426
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/15:55 amSFO - ZIH
2 stops12h 05mAeromexico
Mon 10/67:50 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops25h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 8/11$431

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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 August 14, 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 9/13

5:50 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 9/17

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$388

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

5:50 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 9/17

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$405

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

6:53 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop19h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 9/20

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$413

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

2:22 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop23h 47m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 9/20

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$414

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

5:50 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 9/13

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$415

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:12 am-3:09 pm

1 stop26h 57m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 9/13

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$416

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 9/15

1:42 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$417

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

11:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 9/11

1:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$417

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:20 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 9/15

1:42 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$417

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

11:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 9/15

10:21 am-9:25 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$417

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa

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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 August 8, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa (average of $548). 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 August 14, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

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 August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico 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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
1,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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 San Francisco to Ixtapa round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa round-trip from $242. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $380, and United Airlines, from $392. Aeromexico is priced at 59% 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?

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aeromexico and Delta, with prices starting from $167 and $185, 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 $366, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $242. The most popular route (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), is priced around $353.

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa (average of $548). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$242Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$380Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$440Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$474Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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