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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 2:30 pmLAX-ZIH
3h 30mnonstop
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3:46 pm - 6:25 pmZIH-LAX
3h 39mnonstop
$288Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 18
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10:00 am - 2:30 pmLAX-ZIH
3h 30mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 6:25 pmZIH-LAX
3h 45mnonstop
$303Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Mon, Jun 2
Delta Logo
7:01 am - 2:58 pmLAX-ZIH
6h 57m1 stop
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3:47 pm - 10:12 pmZIH-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
$322Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3
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8:35 am - 7:19 pmLAX-ZIH
9h 44m2 stops
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3:47 pm - 10:12 pmZIH-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
$327Delta
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Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
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12:37 am - 2:57 pmLAX-ZIH
13h 20m1 stop
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11:28 am - 10:19 pmZIH-LAX
11h 51m1 stop
$382Volaris
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
Volaris Logo
12:37 am - 2:57 pmLAX-ZIH
13h 20m1 stop
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4:38 pm - 10:42 pmZIH-LAX
7h 04m1 stop
$392Volaris
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Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:24 pmLAX-ZIH
7h 14m1 stop
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3:23 pm - 9:54 pmZIH-LAX
7h 31m1 stop
$403American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 25
Aeromexico Logo
6:51 am - 2:58 pmLAX-ZIH
7h 07m1 stop
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8:37 am - 8:26 pmZIH-LAX
12h 49m2 stops
$438Aeromexico
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Wed, Jun 25 - Wed, Jul 2
Aeromexico Logo
6:15 am - 6:50 pmLAX-ZIH
11h 35m2 stops
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8:37 am - 8:26 pmZIH-LAX
12h 49m2 stops
$443Aeromexico
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Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 2:30 pmLAX-ZIH
3h 30mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 9:51 pmZIH-LAX
7h 36m1 stop
$519American Airlines
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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 Sunday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays 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 $396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $768 and $544 respectively.

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 seasonSeptember
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 $288 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Ixtapa are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $490 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $513 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $159 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?

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

Tuesday

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

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

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

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Ixtapa

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

6.0 GoodJulie, Apr 2025LAX - LIH
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Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

Check your emails that you sent me. 9 emails were sent telling me that my flight is Delayed. Each one with a different time 7:10, 7:55, 9:31, 9:09, 9:29, 9:44, 10:00, 9:49, and 10:10. That was how my experience went.

Personal demeanor not good on flight returning to LAX..Great and superb on the way to Portland

I paid an extra $100 for a seat upgrade including complimentary drinks, no drinks were served due to a few minutes of minor turbulence. They said they would return, they didn’t’. Sad…

It was very frustrating that the people that got in th plane before I did had all taken the storage area above my seat so I had to go all the way town to store my luggage. My seat was 7c and I had to go all the way to 16 to find a place for my carry on. How is that even allowed! The worst part was trying to get my luggage when we landed.. such a headache and so unnecessary. If I’m in row 7c I should be able to store my carry on above where I’m sitting. It’s ridiculous that o need to go all the way down and struggle at the end of the flight to get my carry on.

I would like you let you know that my booking never confirmed, yet I was charged for the insurance fee and cannot get it back even though I have an email stating g that the booking didn’t confirm. I have been getting the run around.

Even though we checked in, checked bags, and went through security, I was told at the gate that I hadn’t checked in. I was pulled aside and had to verify my identity yet again. Otherwise, the flight was fine.

Everyone was very friendly. And helpful. I loved flying to la and back. Great flight

Quick boarding, efficient and pleasant crew. Wish they worked the mic better in the terminal to be understood more clearly.

racist and disturbing flight attendants who profile, attack, and demean. i was on flight 1045 on january 31st 2025.

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

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

The departure gate was changed from C1 to B18 but it was never announced at the C1 gate nor did I receive any email or text message or phone call about the gate change. I was in a window seat. In the other two seats next to me were Mr. Rotund and Ms. Rotunda, a youngish couple. Just the two of them should have booked three seats. I was smashed up against the wall and window for five hours. Overall, I'd say my flight sucked. Wouldn't you?

I couldn't get checked in 24 hours before either leg of my flight. I tried both my Alaska and Hawaiian codes on both apps.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

The flight is supposed to be Hawaiian, but it's operated by Alaska. As such, I could not find my reservation on Hawaiian nor Alaska website. I could not check in on line. At the airports, even the kiosk could not find my reservation. I needed to wait in a long line to check in even though I have no bag to check. Good thing I got to the airport early enough.

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

Every customer service agent we came in contact with was rude, tired, overworked and indifferent

Staff was great. Heard negative things about this airline but my experience was great

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

Happy attentive flight crew. All in all good flight the night flight works well. Getting into Mexico City early so you don't get caught up it all the immigration and custom ques, additionally, this helps when exiting the airport and crossing the city to your final destination. All works very well and would do it again

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

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!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

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