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$144+ Cheap flights from California to Zihuatanejo, Mexico

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LAX — ZIH
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Zihuatanejo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Zihuatanejo (Z1H). 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.

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$366
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$144
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from California to Zihuatanejo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Zihuatanejo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/224:19 pmLAS - ZIH
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/276:40 pmZIH - LAS
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$366
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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 Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/224:19 pmLAS - ZIH
1 stop15h 51mVolaris
Thu 2/273:32 pmZIH - LAS
1 stop24h 42mVolaris
Deal found 1/21$401
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 Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:12 pmSJC - ZIH
3 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/104:04 pmZIH - SJC
2 stops20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$444
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/229:07 pmOAK - ZIH
1 stop11h 03mVolaris
Tue 2/2512:57 pmZIH - OAK
1 stop8h 06mVolaris
Deal found 1/21$445
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 Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/188:32 pmSMF - ZIH
1 stop10h 48mVolaris
Sat 2/2210:52 amZIH - SMF
1 stop10h 04mVolaris
Deal found 1/21$463
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 Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/171:07 amSMF - ZIH
2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/2210:52 amZIH - SMF
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$469

Find flights from California to Zihuatanejo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Zihuatanejo 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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Las VegasIxtapa

LAS - ZIH

LASZIH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/22

4:19 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 51m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 2/27

6:40 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 00m

$366

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

Las VegasIxtapa

LAS - ZIH

LASZIH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/22

4:19 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 51m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 2/27

3:32 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop24h 42m

$401

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 JoseIxtapa

SJC - ZIH

SJCZIH

San Jose

Sat 5/3

12:12 pm-3:01 pm

3 stops25h 49m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 5/10

4:04 pm-11:12 am

2 stops20h 08m

$444

OaklandIxtapa

OAK - ZIH

OAKZIH

Oakland

Sat 2/22

9:07 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 03m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/25

12:57 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$445

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

SacramentoIxtapa

SMF - ZIH

SMFZIH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

8:32 pm-9:20 am

1 stop10h 48m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/22

10:52 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$463

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Best time to book a flight from California to Zihuatanejo

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Travel insights for flights from California to Zihuatanejo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Zihuatanejo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zihuatanejo (average of $548). Flying from California to Zihuatanejo 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 CA to Z1H?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Zihuatanejo. 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 California to Zihuatanejo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zihuatanejo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zihuatanejo. 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 Zihuatanejo. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from California to Zihuatanejo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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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  • How popular is this California to Zihuatanejo flight route?

    The California to Zihuatanejo flight path 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 California to Zihuatanejo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $171. Volaris flights start at $173 while deals on Delta start at $176 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Zihuatanejo?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Zihuatanejo consider San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl, Los Angeles - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl or Ontario - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Zihuatanejo?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to Zihuatanejo on time: Qatar Airways (100%), Hawaiian Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Zihuatanejo?

    On average you can expect to pay $341 for a flight from California to Zihuatanejo. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl) is currently priced at $429.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Zihuatanejo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Zihuatanejo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Zihuatanejo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Zihuatanejo 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 California to Zihuatanejo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Zihuatanejo (average of $548). Flying from California to Zihuatanejo 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 6 airlines flying from California to Zihuatanejo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Zihuatanejo. 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$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VolarisCheapest$322Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AeromexicoCheapest$348Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$377Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$423Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$436Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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