What airlines fly to Ixtapa?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Volaris are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ixtapa from California according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 75% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ixtapa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Ixtapa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Ixtapa?

On average, it takes 3h 41m to fly from California to Ixtapa if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Ixtapa (the most popular airport in Ixtapa). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Ixtapa, then the flight time is around 4h 20m.

How many flights depart from California to Ixtapa on average per week?

1 flights are operational weekly from California to Ixtapa as of June 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 100% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl?

Volaris, Aeromexico, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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There are 7 operators available for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$102 Cheap Flights from California to Ixtapa in 2026

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8:01 am - 12:17 pm

TIJ

ZIH

3h 16mnonstop

11:25 am - 12:56 am

ZIH

TIJ

14h 31m

1 stop

$220Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

8:01 am - 12:17 pm

TIJ

ZIH

3h 16mnonstop

12:45 pm - 12:56 am

ZIH

TIJ

13h 11m

1 stop

$221Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 4

8:01 am - 12:17 pm

TIJ

ZIH

3h 16mnonstop

1:05 pm - 3:21 pm

ZIH

TIJ

3h 16mnonstop

$224Volaris

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10

12:50 am - 11:41 am

TIJ

ZIH

9h 51m

1 stop

4:23 pm - 12:18 am

ZIH

TIJ

8h 55m

1 stop

$227Volaris

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8

5:41 pm - 11:08 am

TIJ

ZIH

16h 27m

1 stop

7:09 pm - 9:08 am

ZIH

TIJ

14h 59m

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$230Aeromexico

Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 29

3:36 pm - 11:08 am

TIJ

ZIH

18h 32m

1 stop

7:09 pm - 9:55 pm

ZIH

TIJ

27h 46m

1 stop

$231Aeromexico

Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 29

7:06 am - 6:17 pm

SFO

ZIH

10h 11m

1 stop

10:26 am - 8:21 am

ZIH

SFO

22h 55m

2 stops

$506Delta

Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7

2:50 pm - 9:41 am

SFO

ZIH

17h 51m

1 stop

10:26 am - 10:59 pm

ZIH

SFO

13h 33m

1 stop

$518Delta

Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 6

7:00 am - 3:30 pm

STS

ZIH

6h 30m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 8:23 pm

ZIH

STS

6h 43m

1 stop

$600Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 11

6:00 am - 2:27 pm

STS

ZIH

7h 27m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 6:43 pm

ZIH

STS

28h 03m

1 stop

$608Alaska Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

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Volaris flights from California to Ixtapa

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Volaris

Jun 28

TIJ4:22 amTijuana Rodriguez

10h 25m

1 stop

ZIH3:47 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Jul 3

ZIH4:23 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

8h 55m

1 stop

TIJ12:18 amTijuana Rodriguez

$213

Volaris

Aug 6

TIJ8:01 amTijuana Rodriguez

3h 16m

ZIH12:17 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Aug 10

ZIH1:05 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

3h 16m

TIJ3:21 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$224

Volaris

Oct 3

TIJ12:50 amTijuana Rodriguez

9h 51m

1 stop

ZIH11:41 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Oct 8

ZIH4:23 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

8h 55m

1 stop

TIJ12:18 amTijuana Rodriguez

$227

Aeromexico flights from California to Ixtapa

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Aeromexico

Aug 28

TIJ5:41 pmTijuana Rodriguez

16h 27m

1 stop

ZIH11:08 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Aug 29

ZIH7:09 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

14h 59m

1 stop

TIJ9:08 amTijuana Rodriguez

$230

Aeromexico

Aug 28

TIJ3:36 pmTijuana Rodriguez

18h 32m

1 stop

ZIH11:08 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Aug 29

ZIH7:09 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

27h 46m

1 stop

TIJ9:55 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$231

Aeromexico

Jul 30

TIJ5:01 amTijuana Rodriguez

27h 40m

1 stop

ZIH9:41 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Aug 4

ZIH10:26 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

13h 33m

1 stop

TIJ10:59 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$245

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TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 9/3

8:01 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 9/8

11:25 am-12:56 am

1 stop14h 31m

$220

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 9/3

8:01 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 9/4

12:45 pm-12:56 am

1 stop13h 11m

$221

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TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 8/6

8:01 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 8/10

1:05 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$224

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 10/3

12:50 am-11:41 am

1 stop9h 51m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 10/8

4:23 pm-12:18 am

1 stop8h 55m

$227

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 8/28

5:41 pm-11:08 am

1 stop16h 27m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 8/29

7:09 pm-9:08 am

1 stop14h 59m

$230

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 8/28

3:36 pm-11:08 am

1 stop18h 32m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 8/29

7:09 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop27h 46m

$231

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SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

7:06 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 8/7

10:26 am-8:21 am

2 stops22h 55m

$506

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

2:50 pm-9:41 am

1 stop17h 51m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 8/6

10:26 am-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$518

Santa RosaIxtapa

STS - ZIH

STSZIH

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 12/11

3:40 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$600

Santa RosaIxtapa

STS - ZIH

STSZIH

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 8/12

3:40 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop28h 03m

$608

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ixtapa?

The cheapest month to fly to Ixtapa from California is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $111, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Ixtapa in February, then you should wait until August to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $121.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ixtapa?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Ixtapa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $415. Flights from California to Ixtapa on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $669. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ixtapa from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ixtapa for around $495 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ixtapa from California for as low as $323 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$216
Fastest flight time	3h 12m
Direct flights	Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Ixtapa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ixtapa from California in the past 72 hours is $216. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ixtapa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $497.

The fastest flight from California to Ixtapa takes 3h 12m

Direct flights go from California to Ixtapa on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Alaska Airlines.

There is 1 airport in Ixtapa. From California there are direct flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?
There are 7 operators available for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Ixtapa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Ixtapa is Boeing 737, representing 59.05% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 13.33%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 11.43%, and Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) at 7.62%.

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Aeromexico	PriceFrom $149	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,485 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Volaris	PriceFrom $170	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 1,157 reviews	Search Volaris flights
Delta	PriceFrom $220	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,425 reviews	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $274	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,826 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,562 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $299	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,873 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,744 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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