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$145+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Ixtapa (ZIH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZIH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) 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 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$370
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$810
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/307:27 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/254:16 pmZIH - SFO
Nonstop4h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/19$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/2912:30 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop10h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/251:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$878
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/236:50 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop17h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/294:23 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$890
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/3010:15 amSFO - ZIH
2 stops20h 59mAeromexico
Sat 1/2512:46 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops28h 11mAeromexico
Deal found 12/19$1,313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2811:59 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/44:10 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/2811:59 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop13h 07mSun Country Air
Sat 1/44:10 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop26h 50mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/18$1,564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/244:45 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops16h 23mDelta
Sun 12/299:58 amZIH - SFO
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/18$2,087
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:35 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop23h 20mAir Canada
Sun 1/53:25 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop32h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$2,275

Find flights from Salinas to Ixtapa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 19, 2024.

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San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

7:00 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 1/25

4:16 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$370

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

6:05 am-6:34 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/11

12:40 pm-12:14 am

2 stops13h 34m

$430

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

7:05 am-6:08 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 1/16

6:40 pm-10:04 am

3 stops41h 24m

$432

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:30 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops17h 47m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 2/21

3:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$459

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

6:05 am-6:34 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 3/11

12:26 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$472

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

11:59 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 1/16

1:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$475

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

6:58 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops45h 07m

$145

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

7:00 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$158

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

3:49 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops20h 27m

$163

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

6:05 am-6:33 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$165

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Ixtapa

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to Ixtapa is 65 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 Salinas to Ixtapa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from Salinas to Ixtapa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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 S9N to ZIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 19, 2024.

When flying from Salinas to Ixtapa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Ixtapa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Ixtapa flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Salinas to Ixtapa by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

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 Salinas?

    Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), located 9.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Salinas to Ixtapa. 5 airlines have flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl from Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $163 and $165 on American Airlines and Aeromexico, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Ixtapa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Ixtapa? While on average our users pay $711, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $386. The most popular route (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), is priced around $378.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Ixtapa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from Salinas to Ixtapa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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 Salinas to Ixtapa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$360Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$370Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AeromexicoCheapest$388Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$411Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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