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$170+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZIH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ixtapa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(Delta)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$607
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:00 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops17h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/311:59 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$817
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 12/307:30 pmSAN - ZIH
1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/24:23 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$837
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.
Sat 12/284:06 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops15h 07mDelta
Tue 12/319:56 amZIH - SAN
2 stops32h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,161
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:15 amSAN - ZIH
2 stops26h 03mAeromexico
Wed 1/13:40 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops9h 52mAeromexico
Deal found 12/18$1,279
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:50 pmSAN - ZIH
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/24:22 pmZIH - SAN
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,620
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/303:50 pmSAN - ZIH
2 stops20h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/317:00 pmZIH - SAN
1 stop18h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$3,036

Find flights from San Diego to Ixtapa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Tue 2/25

6:30 am-6:34 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 3/5

12:49 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$485

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Tue 2/25

4:30 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops19h 47m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 3/5

3:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$489

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:55 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/15

4:16 pm-9:17 am

2 stops19h 01m

$539

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Sun 1/12

4:11 pm-12:51 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/15

1:59 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$560

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Tue 12/31

6:15 am-10:18 am

2 stops26h 03m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/1

3:40 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$1,279

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Mon 12/30

3:50 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 1/2

4:22 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,620

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Mon 12/30

3:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 12/31

7:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

$3,036

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Mon 1/20

1:31 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops26h 34m

$170

San DiegoIxtapa

SAN - ZIH

SANZIH

San Diego

Mon 1/20

3:37 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$229

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Deals found on 12/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Ixtapa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Ixtapa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Ixtapa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Ixtapa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Ixtapa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Ixtapa

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Ixtapa in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Ixtapa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Ixtapa round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Ixtapa, with prices starting at $485. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $489 and $539, respectively. Delta is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Ixtapa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ixtapa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ixtapa (average of $548). Flying from San Diego 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 airline flying from San Diego to Ixtapa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$470Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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