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$165+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZIH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo are usually found in January or September, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$375
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$581
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 July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/116:00 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop7h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/183:46 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/206:00 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop8h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/274:19 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1111:20 amSFO - ZIH
2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/183:46 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop16h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$399
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:01 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop11h 07mAeromexico
Wed 8/207:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop17h 33mAeromexico
Deal found 6/30$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 11/411:05 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop17h 28mDelta
Thu 11/1312:26 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/30$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 12/14:28 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/64:25 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$478

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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 July 3, 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

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-2:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 8/18

3:46 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$372

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 8/27

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$375

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

11:20 am-2:57 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 8/18

3:46 pm-7:28 am

1 stop16h 42m

$399

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

7:01 am-7:08 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 8/20

7:59 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$402

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop17h 28m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 11/13

12:26 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$455

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

4:28 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops18h 52m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 12/6

4:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$478

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

2:02 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop23h 31m

$165

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$200

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop17h 28m

$206

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

11:17 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 38m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo

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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 June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo, you should look to book at least 27 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo (average of $543). 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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines 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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
1,718 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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. 5 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo (average of $543). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Zihuatanejo

Discover the top 5 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$326Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$381Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$440Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$486Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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