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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Ixtapa flights:

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

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Ixtapa.

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

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
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $592 round-trip, compared to $621 via a layover through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) 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 MAX 9 variants.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the San Francisco to Ixtapa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $489 round-trip on average, while Sunday 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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:40 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 11:40 am.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $569. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa takes 4h 10m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $472 to $3,421. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Ixtapa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $397, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 10m, compared with 8h 31m 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.

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 Francisco to Ixtapa range from $492 to $733, with an average of $569 over the past 12 months. Anything below $492 counts as a good deal.