Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa (ZIH) from $240

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SFO — ZIH
Oct 1 — Oct 81

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa (ZIH)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to ZIH flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Ixtapa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Ixtapa.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$495

One-way from

$301
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

Price

$495 - $977

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 83%.

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

To save up to 6% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 20 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Ixtapa from $526 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $565 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

August can be a great time to fly to Ixtapa from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $543. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $279. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Ixtapa (SFO - ZIH)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Ixtapa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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One-way flights to Ixtapa from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa
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San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 11/25

Nonstop4h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 12/2

Nonstop4h 40m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 1/28

2 stops21h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 1/30

1 stop21h 55m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

2 stops17h 54m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 3/19

2 stops16h 42m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/13

1 stop17h 52m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/17

1 stop12h 05m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 2/24

Nonstop4h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 3/2

Nonstop4h 39m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/13

2 stops16h 17m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/17

2 stops10h 19m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 12/31

1 stop10h 22m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/17

1 stop24h 08m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 11/27

1 stop22h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 12/3

1 stop18h 29m

San FranciscoIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 10/29

1 stop30h 47m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 11/4

1 stop22h 41m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ixtapa

See what other customers who have flown with Aeromexico, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Ixtapa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Ixtapa flights.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $382, but on average you can expect to pay $435.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 7 direct flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa is less than $881.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Ixtapa for under $800?

There are currently 3+ open flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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 $382. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $406, and Aeromexico, from $407. Alaska Airlines is priced at 29% 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?

$276 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 Aeromexico and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $311 and $319, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

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 $424, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $376. The most popular route (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), is priced around $385.

What does SFO to ZIH mean?

This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport (ZIH). Codes like Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Ixtapa

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Ixtapa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Ixtapa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$212Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AeromexicoCheapest$295Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$413Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Linear Air TaxiCheapest$26,665Average$66,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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