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$144+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Ixtapa (ZIH)

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LAX — ZIH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Irvine to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) to Ixtapa (ZIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$374
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

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September

Average price

$425
From Irvine to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Ixtapa
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Tue 4/2912:27 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop13h 34mVolaris
Sun 5/44:04 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop7h 40mVolaris
Deal found 1/19$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/211:55 pmLAX - ZIH
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2512:57 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/118:00 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Mon 3/313:39 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/20$459
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/146:22 pmLAX - ZIH
1 stop16h 58mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/274:24 pmZIH - LAX
Nonstop3h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2712:59 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/33:20 pmZIH - LAX
2 stops19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$478
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:02 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop10h 41mAeromexico
Fri 12/1212:26 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop8h 35mAeromexico
Deal found 1/20$488

Find flights from Irvine to Ixtapa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Ixtapa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

12:27 am-3:01 pm

1 stop13h 34m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 5/4

4:04 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$372

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

1:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/25

12:57 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$374

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

8:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/31

3:39 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$459

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Fri 3/14

6:22 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 58m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 3/27

4:24 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$463

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

9:40 am-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 3/12

12:49 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$469

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/27

12:59 am-2:17 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/3

3:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops19h 30m

$478

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Thu 2/6

5:55 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop16h 56m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 2/10

1:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$563

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

1:55 pm-9:20 am

2 stops17h 25m

$144

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

1:55 pm-11:34 am

2 stops19h 39m

$173

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

9:29 am-3:06 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$205

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Ixtapa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Irvine to Ixtapa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Ixtapa is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from Irvine to Ixtapa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $644). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to ZIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Ixtapa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine to Ixtapa as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ixtapa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ixtapa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ixtapa. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico from Irvine to Ixtapa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ixtapa from Irvine?

    Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Ixtapa airport from Irvine. It is only a 9.3 mi journey from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH) to Ixtapa’s city center.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Ixtapa flight route?

    This flight path from Irvine to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Ixtapa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Ixtapa are Volaris ($173), Aeromexico ($205), and American Airlines ($210).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Ixtapa?

    Consider Qatar Airways (100%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%) or Alaska Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Ixtapa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Ixtapa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl) can be booked for $335 on average our data indicates $341 when flying from Irvine to Ixtapa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Ixtapa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Ixtapa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Ixtapa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Ixtapa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Ixtapa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from Irvine to Ixtapa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $644). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Irvine to Ixtapa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Ixtapa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$311Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$322Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$348Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$377Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$436Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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