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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa (LAX-ZIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 10
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 3:09 pmLAX-ZIH
3h 44mnonstop
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4:19 pm - 7:01 pmZIH-LAX
3h 42mnonstop
$287Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
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1:33 pm - 12:25 pmLAX-ZIH
21h 52m2 stops
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7:59 pm - 11:50 amZIH-LAX
16h 51m2 stops
$300Aeromexico
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
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1:33 pm - 12:25 pmLAX-ZIH
21h 52m2 stops
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7:59 pm - 9:50 amZIH-LAX
14h 51m1 stop
$305Aeromexico
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 14
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1:33 pm - 7:08 pmLAX-ZIH
28h 35m2 stops
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1:15 pm - 10:28 pmZIH-LAX
10h 13m1 stop
$315Aeromexico
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 27
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 3:09 pmLAX-ZIH
3h 44mnonstop
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4:19 pm - 7:01 pmZIH-LAX
3h 42mnonstop
$317Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
Delta Logo
7:04 am - 7:11 pmLAX-ZIH
11h 07m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 8:30 pmZIH-LAX
8h 15m1 stop
$325Delta
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Wed, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 15
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:08 pmLAX-ZIH
11h 38m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 10:28 pmZIH-LAX
10h 13m1 stop
$329Delta
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Viva Logo
11:15 pm - 10:50 amLAX-ZIH
10h 35m1 stop
Viva Logo
11:30 am - 8:45 pmZIH-LAX
11h 15m1 stop
$368Viva
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
Volaris Logo
12:37 am - 2:57 pmLAX-ZIH
13h 20m1 stop
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11:28 am - 10:19 pmZIH-LAX
11h 51m1 stop
$375Volaris
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Sun, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 14
Volaris Logo
12:37 am - 2:57 pmLAX-ZIH
13h 20m1 stop
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11:28 am - 10:19 pmZIH-LAX
11h 51m1 stop
$385Volaris
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

 
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Ixtapa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Ixtapa, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa is September, where tickets cost $384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $767 and $570 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $723 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Ixtapa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

  • Does LAX have a USO Military lounge?

    LAX does have a USO military lounge located opposite the roadway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The lounge is exclusively open to active members of the US military and their dependents for free. It features a comfortable seating area, clean washrooms, and a snack bar.

  • Where can I exchange my currency at ZIH?

    To make your trip easier, exchange your dollars for Mexican pesos when you arrive at ZIH airport. Keep an eye out for the Currency Exchange Bureau in the arrivals hall next to the ATMs. If you exchange your money before leaving the airport, you will avoid being ripped off by service providers if you do not know the current exchange rate.

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at LAX?

    LAX has several nursing rooms to ensure that nursing mothers have adequate privacy when breastfeeding. The nursing rooms are located in Terminal 1 near Gate 13, Terminal 3 opposite Gate 33, Terminal 6 near Gate 64B, and Terminal 5 near the food court.

  • What is the best way to get from ZIH to downtown Ixtapa?

    There are several options for getting from ZIH to downtown Ixtapa. If you're on a tight budget, take the bus outside the terminal building from the curbside bus station. If you need to get into the city quickly, taking a taxi is your best bet because it is faster but more expensive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa was $119 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Ixtapa?

    A passport is required to fly from Los Angeles to Ixtapa.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    Los Angeles airport is called Los Angeles and the only airport in Ixtapa is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Ixtapa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa on on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa, Delta or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $524 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $482 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ixtapa from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ixtapa with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and ZIH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ixtapa from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $144 or less one-way and $428 or less round-trip.
  • Make your way to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to board your flight from Los Angeles to Ixtapa. LAX is the primary international airport serving the greater Los Angeles area, and it is located in Westchester, about 18 miles from downtown LA. It is a hub for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. In Ixtapa, you will alight at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH). ZIH is located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Guerrero, a few miles from Ixtapa. It is the main airport serving the state of Guerrero and is a hub of WestJet.
  • On the date you are set to fly to ZIH, aim to arrive at LAX at least 2h 30min before your departure time. This will give you enough time to go through the long queues at the security checkpoints at LAX in time for your flight. Arriving at the airport early will also allow you extra time to visit some of the airport's attractions.
  • If you have time before your flight, head to the airport's observation deck. The observation deck, located in the heart of the Central Terminal, provides a vintage view of planes landing and taking off from the tarmac. The observation deck also offers comfortable seating and outlets for charging your devices.
  • Look for the LAX PUPS therapy dogs if you are feeling unsettled or anxious before your flight out of LAX. The therapy dogs are well trained to show affection and love to travelers; hence travelers are encouraged to cuddle and smooch with these animals. The therapy dogs are easily recognized as both the dogs and the dog handlers are in red vests with the PUP logo.
  • Renting a car at ZIH is simple because the airport has car rental desks for various car rental companies on the ground floor of the main terminal. These car rental agencies include Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, and U-Save. The rental car companies also provide free shuttle service to and from their off-airport lots.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Ixtapa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Ixtapa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Ixtapa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

6.0 GoodJoseph, Jun 2025LAX - SEA
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Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Thank you still providing bags for vomit. My son had a migraine and needed a bag to vomit in and it was right there behind the seat in front of us. Thank you!

We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

I ordered the fruit and cheese plate on both outbound and inbound flights, the cheese portion on the inbound flight was half of what it had been on the outbound flight. 🙁

Awesome just like that we have a timeline flying Alaska.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

The middle name gave us so much issue at check in we had done middle names when booking but Hawaiian/Alaska don’t recognize the middle names and gave us problems at check in. We have never experienced that before.

I was booked thru Hawaiian Airlines (HA) on Kayak in February. I got 2 confirmation emails from Hawaiian Airlines in February. Even though the flight ticket informed me the flight was marketed thru HA and operated by Alaska Airlines (AA), I was never given any confirmation codes or anything from Kayak or AA to check into my flight online ahead of time. They also couldn't find the HA flight number I was given on their website and was told my flight did not exist unless I searched thru the AA website for flight details that was similar to the info HA gave me. The only way to check into my flight and make sure the flight still existed required me to get there 4 hours early. When I arrived at the airport, HA desk told me to go to AA desk. First AA desk redirected me to another desk, second AA desk told me to find someone with an iPad, and finally the iPad rep was able to help me. I also had to chat with AA reps online the night previous to my return trip because the same issue occurred.

I did not board neither one of my flights because It got delayed and I had to be at my destination at a certain time

We were delayed at the SD gate for close to an hour before we were allowed to depart for SJ. Reason given was inadequate ground crew to move the plane from the gate.

Thanks to the supervisor Jose my pregnant wife and our family will not miss a very important ultrasound tomorrow. What he did was simply heroic. He needs to be promoted and praised. Please tell him our family appreciates him so so much!

Your crew shortage delayed departure by an hour resulting in us missing an event we had scheduled for that afternoon outside of Fresno.

Check in process was a mess. Long lines, equipment malfuctioning. One line for baggage tags then a second line for bag checkin.

Both flights were late 2+ hours with ZERO communication from the airlines or their staff. No offers for compensation. WiFi didn’t work for streaming and they said to only use browsing but that didn’t work either. Waste of $$. No drinks only boxed water or apple juice. No snack. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve ever had.

Flight was canceled with no voucher of any kind and next available flight was two days later.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

Ok. But we arrived to a remote terminal which meant that a bus had to take us to the terminal building

Old aircraft the audio of the entertainment dosent work Dirty seats

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

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