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$148+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Ixtapa (ZIH)

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SFO — ZIH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 66 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$429
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$544
From Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Ixtapa
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This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/411:05 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1012:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$429
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.
Tue 3/186:10 amSFO - ZIH
2 stops11h 24mAeromexico
Wed 3/191:09 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 1/20$468
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.
Thu 4/107:07 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop10h 54mDelta
Thu 4/172:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/20$474
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.
Sat 3/17:00 amSFO - ZIH
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/85:21 pmZIH - SFO
Nonstop4h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$477
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.
Sat 2/224:09 pmSFO - ZIH
2 stops20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/263:20 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$490
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:59 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2212:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$578

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 January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

11:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Mon 3/10

12:59 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$429

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

6:10 am-6:34 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 3/19

1:09 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$468

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

7:07 am-7:01 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 4/18

2:59 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$474

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

7:00 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 3/8

5:21 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

$477

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

6:04 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops18h 13m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/25

3:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$490

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

11:59 pm-11:51 am

1 stop10h 52m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 3/22

12:59 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$578

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

7:00 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops45h 00m

$148

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

7:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$171

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

11:05 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 50m

$176

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

11:54 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$249

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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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to Ixtapa is 66 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 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 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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta 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
9,706 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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 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 $171. Users have also found prices from $176 and $249 on Delta 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 $386, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), is priced around $429.

  • 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 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 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$379Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AeromexicoCheapest$388Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$392Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$438Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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