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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa (SFO-ZIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa

Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:36 pmSFO-ZIH
7h 36m1 stop
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3:46 pm - 11:57 pmZIH-SFO
9h 11m1 stop
$372Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:36 pmSFO-ZIH
7h 36m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:46 pm - 10:20 amZIH-SFO
19h 34m1 stop
$396Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Aeromexico Logo
7:01 am - 7:08 pmSFO-ZIH
11h 07m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
7:59 pm - 12:32 pmZIH-SFO
17h 33m1 stop
$402Aeromexico
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 21
Aeromexico Logo
7:01 am - 7:08 pmSFO-ZIH
11h 07m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
7:59 pm - 12:32 pmZIH-SFO
17h 33m1 stop
$405Aeromexico
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:04 pm - 3:22 pmSFO-ZIH
15h 18m1 stop
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4:32 pm - 7:30 amZIH-SFO
16h 58m1 stop
$444Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 11:10 amSFO-ZIH
10h 05m1 stop
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12:26 pm - 8:15 pmZIH-SFO
9h 49m1 stop
$455Delta
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
Delta Logo
11:17 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-ZIH
12h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:54 pm - 9:00 pmZIH-SFO
8h 06m1 stop
$458Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:22 pmSFO-ZIH
7h 22m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 7:30 amZIH-SFO
16h 58m1 stop
$467Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 1:20 pmSFO-ZIH
18h 52m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:29 pmZIH-SFO
8h 04m1 stop
$478American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 1:20 pmSFO-ZIH
12h 25m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:01 amZIH-SFO
20h 41m1 stop
$483American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Ixtapa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Ixtapa on a Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa is January, where tickets cost $509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $796 and $669 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $757 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$165
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa

When to book flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa was $165 for a one-way ticket and $372 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Ixtapa?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Ixtapa.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    On your way to Ixtapa, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Ixtapa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Ixtapa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $626 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 $619 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Ixtapa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ixtapa from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Ixtapa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

8.0 ExcellentLiz, Jul 2025SFO - SEA
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fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

We were late so that was what was worst part

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Great, overall. Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

All good! No entertainment on this new plane yet but ok for this short flight. Great on time flight! Thanks

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

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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