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

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

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

21 flights are operational weekly from California to Ixtapa as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

As of March 2026, 3 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.

What airlines fly to Ixtapa?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines 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 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ixtapa. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 35m 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 16m.

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 6 operators available for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport as of March 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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2:23 pm - 6:13 pm

TIJ

ZIH

26h 50m

1 stop

7:08 pm - 9:15 am

ZIH

TIJ

15h 07m

1 stop

$133Aeromexico

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 19

7:55 pm - 6:13 pm

TIJ

ZIH

21h 18m

1 stop

11:43 am - 6:54 pm

ZIH

TIJ

8h 11m

1 stop

$134Aeromexico

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15

9:40 am - 1:56 pm

TIJ

ZIH

3h 16mnonstop

2:36 pm - 4:52 pm

ZIH

TIJ

3h 16mnonstop

$157Volaris

Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5

9:40 am - 1:56 pm

TIJ

ZIH

3h 16mnonstop

12:26 pm - 6:24 pm

ZIH

TIJ

6h 58m

1 stop

$168Volaris

Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5

6:10 am - 2:23 pm

LAX

ZIH

7h 13m

1 stop

3:15 pm - 3:28 pm

ZIH

LAX

25h 13m

1 stop

$402American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

9:39 am - 2:14 pm

LAX

ZIH

3h 35mnonstop

12:26 pm - 11:06 pm

ZIH

LAX

11h 40m

1 stop

$422Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17

12:25 am - 3:47 pm

LAX

ZIH

14h 22m

1 stop

11:35 am - 11:00 pm

ZIH

LAX

12h 25m

2 stops

$430Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 21

9:39 am - 2:14 pm

LAX

ZIH

3h 35mnonstop

3:24 pm - 6:24 pm

ZIH

LAX

4h 00mnonstop

$432Hawaiian Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21

8:45 pm - 2:14 pm

SFO

ZIH

16h 29m

1 stop

3:24 pm - 11:19 pm

ZIH

SFO

8h 55m

1 stop

$471Hawaiian Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

6:00 am - 2:27 pm

SJC

ZIH

7h 27m

1 stop

3:09 pm - 10:43 pm

ZIH

SJC

8h 34m

1 stop

$678American Airlines

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27

Aeromexico flights from California to Ixtapa

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Aeromexico

Apr 16

TIJ5:56 pmTijuana Rodriguez

23h 17m

1 stop

ZIH6:13 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Apr 23

ZIH7:08 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

6h 32m

1 stop

TIJ12:40 amTijuana Rodriguez

$132

Aeromexico

Apr 14

TIJ2:23 pmTijuana Rodriguez

26h 50m

1 stop

ZIH6:13 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Apr 19

ZIH7:08 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

15h 07m

1 stop

TIJ9:15 amTijuana Rodriguez

$133

Aeromexico

Apr 13

TIJ7:55 pmTijuana Rodriguez

21h 18m

1 stop

ZIH6:13 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Apr 15

ZIH11:43 amIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

8h 11m

1 stop

TIJ6:54 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$134

Volaris flights from California to Ixtapa

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Jun 1

TIJ9:40 amTijuana Rodriguez

3h 16m

ZIH1:56 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Jun 5

ZIH2:36 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

3h 16m

TIJ4:52 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$157

Volaris

Jun 1

TIJ9:40 amTijuana Rodriguez

3h 16m

ZIH1:56 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Jun 5

ZIH12:26 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

6h 58m

1 stop

TIJ6:24 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$168

Volaris

Aug 17

TIJ8:01 amTijuana Rodriguez

3h 21m

ZIH12:22 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Aug 31

ZIH1:05 pmIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

3h 13m

TIJ3:18 pmTijuana Rodriguez

$182

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TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Tue 4/14

2:23 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 4/19

7:08 pm-9:15 am

1 stop15h 07m

$133

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 4/13

7:55 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop21h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 4/15

11:43 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$134

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TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 6/1

9:40 am-1:56 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 6/5

2:36 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$157

TijuanaIxtapa

TIJ - ZIH

TIJZIH

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 6/1

9:40 am-1:56 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 6/5

12:26 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$168

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

6:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 5/13

3:15 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop25h 13m

$402

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

9:39 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 4/17

12:26 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$422

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

12:25 am-3:47 pm

1 stop14h 22m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 5/21

11:35 am-11:00 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$430

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

9:39 am-2:14 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 4/21

3:24 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$432

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

8:45 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop16h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 4/21

3:24 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$471

San JoseIxtapa

SJC - ZIH

SJCZIH

San Jose

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 6/27

3:09 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$678

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ixtapa?

The cheapest month to fly to Ixtapa from California is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $370, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Ixtapa in September, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $427.

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 $421. 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 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 $468 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 $368 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$129
Fastest flight time	3h 09m
Direct flights	Tue, 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 $129. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ixtapa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $391.

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

Direct flights go from California to Ixtapa on Tuesday, 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 6 operators available for flights from California to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport as of March 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 47.97% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 24.80%, Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 15.04%, and Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) at 8.13%.

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Aeromexico	PriceFrom $149	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,558 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Volaris	PriceFrom $221	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 1,171 reviews	Search Volaris flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $274	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,839 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,336 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,119 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,497 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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