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$158+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Zihuatanejo, Mexico

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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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Zihuatanejo flight deals. Data was 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
From San Francisco to Zihuatanejo
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo. 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 Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Zihuatanejo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo (average of $548). Flying from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo 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 Z1H?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Zihuatanejo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zihuatanejo. 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 Zihuatanejo. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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 airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo. 6 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Zihuatanejo per day.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $158 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aeromexico from $167 and Delta from $185 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo is $242. On average you can expect to pay $366. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), can usually be booked for $353.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo. 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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