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Flights from San Diego to Ixtapa usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH).

Most connecting flights from San Diego to Ixtapa pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the San Diego to Ixtapa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 56%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $631 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,418: a $787 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $615 to $2,964. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $408, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl Airport (ZIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Fox
· Thrifty

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ixtapa range from $717 to $1,418, with an average of $1,060 over the past 12 months. Anything below $717 counts as a good deal.