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$143+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Ixtapa (ZIH)

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LAX — ZIH
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Irvine to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 December 22, 2024.

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$370
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One-way from

$143
(Booking.com)

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Average price

$693
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/3112:24 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/146:40 pmZIH - LAX
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/3112:24 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop6h 56mVolaris
Tue 1/143:32 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop9h 08mVolaris
Deal found 12/20$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/234:30 pmLAX - ZIH
1 stop19h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/274:23 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop16h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$740
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/239:37 amLAX - ZIH
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Sun 12/299:58 amZIH - LAX
2 stops12h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/22$941
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/218:40 pmLAX - ZIH
2 stops10h 33mAeromexico
Sat 12/283:40 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop8h 50mAeromexico
Deal found 12/21$1,120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/212:20 pmLAX - ZIH
2 stops17h 15mViva
Sat 12/286:45 pmZIH - LAX
2 stops20h 05mViva
Deal found 12/20$1,200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:30 pmLAX - ZIH
1 stop15h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/21:59 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop19h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,230
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/249:35 amLAX - ZIH
Nonstop3h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/314:22 pmZIH - LAX
Nonstop3h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,544
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:30 pmLAX - ZIH
2 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Sat 1/41:50 pmZIH - LAX
1 stop22h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$2,108
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:50 pmLAX - ZIH
2 stops18h 36mWestJet
Fri 1/33:15 pmZIH - LAX
2 stops23h 41mWestJet
Deal found 12/22$3,254

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 December 22, 2024.

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Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

9:29 am-3:06 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 2/2

1:47 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$370

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

12:24 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/1

11:32 am-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$372

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

10:44 am-3:14 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 4/15

4:24 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$390

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

9:40 am-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 3/5

12:49 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$400

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

6:30 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 1/26

3:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$434

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

5:15 pm-11:55 am

2 stops16h 40m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/4

12:49 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$511

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/27

5:55 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop16h 56m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 2/2

1:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$574

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

12:27 am-3:01 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$143

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

9:40 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$168

Los AngelesIxtapa

LAX - ZIH

LAXZIH

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

9:29 am-3:06 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

$183

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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

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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 December 20, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Ixtapa is 64 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 $647). 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 December 22, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Ixtapa

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Ixtapa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

The most flights from IR9 to ZIH are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 December 22, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta 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
9,537 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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 2 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 2 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 ($143), Delta ($168), and Alaska Airlines ($183).

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (100%), Alaska Airlines (85%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $125. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl) can be booked for $291 on average our data indicates $367 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 $647). 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$299Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$322Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$357Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$377Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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