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

As of May 2026, 1 flights take off from California and land in Ixtapa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00AM, with 100% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How long does it take to fly to Ixtapa?

On average, it takes 3h 42m 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 Santa Rosa and into Ixtapa, then the flight time is around 7h 27m.

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

9 flights are operational weekly from California to Ixtapa as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

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

What airlines fly to Ixtapa?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Aeromexico 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 77% 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.

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 May 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.

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2:34 pm - 6:18 pm

TIJ

ZIH

26h 44m

1 stop

11:43 am - 10:10 pm

ZIH

TIJ

11h 27m

1 stop

$212Aeromexico

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

11:28 pm - 7:13 pm

TIJ

ZIH

18h 45m

1 stop

10:26 am - 9:10 am

ZIH

TIJ

23h 44m

1 stop

$213Aeromexico

Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 25

4:22 am - 3:47 pm

TIJ

ZIH

10h 25m

1 stop

4:23 pm - 2:18 am

ZIH

TIJ

10h 55m

1 stop

$231Volaris

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22

4:22 am - 3:47 pm

TIJ

ZIH

10h 25m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 3:16 pm

ZIH

TIJ

3h 16mnonstop

$232Volaris

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22

6:29 pm - 9:41 am

LAX

ZIH

14h 12m

1 stop

10:26 am - 10:27 pm

ZIH

LAX

13h 01m

1 stop

$423Delta

Sun, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 14

7:40 am - 7:09 pm

LAX

ZIH

10h 29m

2 stops

10:26 am - 10:27 pm

ZIH

LAX

13h 01m

1 stop

$427Delta

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

3:36 pm - 11:41 am

LAS

ZIH

19h 05m

1 stop

11:30 am - 12:40 pm

ZIH

LAS

26h 10m

2 stops

$441Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27

1:55 pm - 11:09 am

LAS

ZIH

20h 14m

2 stops

4:23 pm - 1:50 pm

ZIH

LAS

22h 27m

1 stop

$469Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29

5:50 am - 3:30 pm

SFO

ZIH

8h 40m

1 stop

4:24 pm - 10:24 pm

ZIH

SFO

7h 00m

1 stop

$494American Airlines

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 29

1:50 pm - 1:21 pm

RNO

ZIH

22h 31m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 10:31 pm

ZIH

RNO

10h 21m

1 stop

$718American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

Volaris flights from California to Ixtapa

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Oct 17

TIJ4:22 amTijuana Rodriguez

10h 25m

1 stop

ZIH3:47 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Oct 22

ZIH4:23 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

TIJ2:18 amTijuana Rodriguez

$231

Volaris

Oct 17

TIJ4:22 amTijuana Rodriguez

10h 25m

1 stop

ZIH3:47 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Oct 22

ZIH1:00 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

3h 16m

TIJ3:16 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$232

Volaris

May 30

TIJ11:59 pmTijuana Rodriguez

10h 56m

1 stop

ZIH11:55 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Jun 4

ZIH1:00 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

3h 16m

TIJ3:16 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$236

United Airlines flights from California to Ixtapa

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Jun 5

LAX7:21 pmLos Angeles

15h 25m

1 stop

ZIH11:46 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Jun 13

ZIH12:40 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

LAX8:15 pmLos Angeles

$479

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Jun 19

SFO6:54 pmSan Francisco

15h 52m

1 stop

ZIH11:46 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Jun 26

ZIH12:40 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

8h 30m

1 stop

SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco

$582

United Airlines

May 16

LAS3:38 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

19h 08m

2 stops

ZIH11:46 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

May 24

ZIH12:40 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

8h 17m

1 stop

LAS7:57 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$746

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TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 6/4

2:34 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop26h 44m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 6/11

11:43 am-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 27m

$212

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 7/11

11:28 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 7/25

10:26 am-9:10 am

1 stop23h 44m

$213

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 10/17

4:22 am-3:47 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 10/22

4:23 pm-2:18 am

1 stop10h 55m

$231

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TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 10/17

4:22 am-3:47 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 10/22

1:00 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$232

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LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sun 6/28

6:29 pm-9:41 am

1 stop14h 12m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 7/14

10:26 am-10:27 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$423

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

7:40 am-7:09 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 8/12

10:26 am-10:27 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$427

Las VegasIxtapa

LAS - ZIH

LASZIH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/20

3:36 pm-11:41 am

1 stop19h 05m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 6/27

11:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$441

Las VegasIxtapa

LAS - ZIH

LASZIH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/22

1:55 pm-11:09 am

2 stops20h 14m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 6/29

4:23 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$469

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

5:50 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 7/29

4:24 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$494

RenoIxtapa

RNO - ZIH

RNOZIH

Reno

Sat 10/31

1:50 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 11/7

2:10 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$718

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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 January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $128.

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 $599. 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 $465 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 $359 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$207
Fastest flight time	3h 09m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in Ixtapa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ixtapa from California in the past 72 hours is $207. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ixtapa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $552.

The fastest flight from California to Ixtapa takes 3h 09m

Direct flights go from California to Ixtapa on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 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 May 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 53.99% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 16.56%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 12.88%, and Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) at 9.82%.

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Aeromexico	PriceFrom $136	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,516 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Volaris	PriceFrom $221	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 1,165 reviews	Search Volaris flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,694 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $274	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,837 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,346 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,457 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,671 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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