How to find cheap flights to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Currently, $971 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to ZIH for $2,060.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, where Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider range of departure options.
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If you're not in a rush to get to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
May is generally the cheapest month to board a flight to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to ZIH that fits your plans and budget.
Fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ZIH, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
May is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is warmest in July, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF), February is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? March is the driest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
September has the wettest weather. You can expect around 20 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, these major airlines make travelling to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo a breeze:
Sun Country Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 85% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a smart pick when reserving your ZIH plane ticket.
When you arrive at ZIH, you'll be in the UTC-6 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to ZIH:
Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in ZIH. Line up your ride with Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
Flights departing from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport complete their journey as scheduled 79% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico.
Getting to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The distance from ZIH to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is about 11 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to ZIH, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo highlights
These popular sights should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo:
Playa la Ropa: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Playa Blanca: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 13 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo experience.
How to get to Petatlán from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Setting out for the nearby city of Petatlán? It's about 29 kilometres from ZIH. Give yourself around 40 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to La Orilla
La Orilla is around 88 kilometres from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to La Orilla.
Explore more of Mexico
Morelia might just steal the show during your trip to Mexico. You'll find it around 241 kilometres north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia are high on many visitors' lists. The main airport serving this city is Morelia Airport (MLM).
Or take off to Toluca, roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Nevado de Toluca, Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico and Museo de Bellas Artes de Toluca are among the many reasons to visit.
