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$185 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Ixtapa

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Cheapest round-trip
$499
Typical prices: $718-$538
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/30Sat 6/6
SFO - ZIH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$185
Typical prices: $218-$287
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/27
SFO - ZIH • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $500 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $555 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 55m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 63% price drop
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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

Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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8:48 pm - 11:55 am
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ZIH
14h 07m
2 stops
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3:32 pm - 7:27 am
ZIH
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SFO
16h 55m
1 stop
$499Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6
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11:55 pm - 6:13 pm
SFO
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ZIH
17h 18m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
11:48 am - 10:15 am
ZIH
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SFO
23h 27m
2 stops
$500Aeromexico
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 9
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5:40 am - 6:20 pm
SFO
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ZIH
11h 40m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
11:53 am - 10:10 pm
ZIH
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SFO
11h 17m
1 stop
$504Aeromexico
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:19 pm - 12:48 pm
SFO
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ZIH
12h 29m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
7:59 pm - 5:50 pm
ZIH
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SFO
22h 51m
2 stops
$510Aeromexico
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:03 am - 7:13 pm
SFO
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ZIH
11h 10m
1 stop
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10:26 am - 8:58 pm
ZIH
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SFO
11h 32m
1 stop
$514Delta
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
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11:50 am - 9:41 am
SFO
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ZIH
20h 51m
2 stops
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10:26 am - 11:30 pm
ZIH
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SFO
14h 04m
1 stop
$518Delta
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 6
Aeromexico Logo
11:30 am - 9:41 am
SFO
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ZIH
21h 11m
2 stops
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10:26 am - 11:45 pm
ZIH
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SFO
14h 19m
2 stops
$524Aeromexico
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
Aeromexico Logo
7:00 am - 11:33 am
SFO
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ZIH
27h 33m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
7:36 pm - 1:31 pm
ZIH
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SFO
18h 55m
2 stops
$528Aeromexico
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 2:22 pm
SFO
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ZIH
28h 02m
1 stop
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3:32 pm - 7:27 am
ZIH
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SFO
16h 55m
1 stop
$531Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10
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8:00 am - 3:17 pm
SFO
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ZIH
6h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 11:49 pm
ZIH
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SFO
9h 09m
1 stop
$533Alaska 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa departing in May.

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 September, where tickets cost $200 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $751 and $646 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 $535 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$185
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% 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 $185 for a one-way ticket and $499 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 MAX 9 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 $547 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $542 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Ixtapa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $558 or less round-trip.

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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12253 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2026
SFO - PDX
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The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.

Crew were bad Didn’t help with luggage When asked for a glass of wine, I was told that they will serve later , which they didn’t to Me and didn’t serve anyone else in First class . Didn’t offer any snacks , Chips or Nuts to anyone . Flight was not crowded either. Worst Service/ or No Service !

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

had to be rerouted due to a medical emergency onboard. Alaska crew treated the patient with utmost respect and continued to keep the passengers updated the entire way through, which I appreciate. But it took 4 hours from landing until we were able to be airborne again, causing us to not get into SFO until ~2 am. I understand it was a tough situation for everyone, but that was an indecent wait.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

All went very well. We used the AIFI Airport, such a lovely facility. Definitely needs better transportation options to get there.

Both ground crew and flight crew were rude, and did not provide any level of service. They made it very difficult as we were traveling with a passenger the required assistance.

From the check-in, to the flight, and arriving, everything went very smoothly. Unfortunately, when I received my baggage it was severely damaged. I have a hard shelled suitcase and it was completely smashed it. I’m not sure how this could happened but I am extremely disappointed that my belongings were damaged beyond repair and continued use.

Really nice, all good, nice crew and all on time

Unfortunately I had an awful boarding experience. Our first flight with Aeromexico was fine and landed on time however it couldn’t find a gate and we were late which made us lose our connecting flight with Aeromexico. The staff handled it horribly when we explained our situation and would not led us board when we missed the boarding time by a couple minutes. The staff were extremely rude and did not attempt to even help us. Because of this incident, my husband and I missed a full day of work which negatively impacted our salary which we need. Please compensate us for the work that we missed.

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

Flight was on time, good service, but there was no free WiFi, even for first class passengers

It was good in general. The Crew during the flight were very nice at all times.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

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