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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Ixtapa:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:47 am
• Latest: departs at 10:33 am and lands at 2:50 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa takes 4h 17m, covering 1,875 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa range from $498 to $732, with an average of $569 over the past 12 months. Anything below $498 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $569 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $579 round-trip and layover options via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) at $563.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $492 to $3,514. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Francisco to Ixtapa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Ixtapa are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $241.

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

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $489 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $653, a difference of $164.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Ixtapa.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 34m, compared with 8h 17m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 9h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Ixtapa flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.