Travelling from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours ahead of Sacramento.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Sacramento to ZIH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Sacramento to ZIH even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a short drive from Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SMF land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
You can reach SCK from central Sacramento in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 72 kilometres or so.
Get your trip started early by booking a night near Stockton Metropolitan Airport before your Sacramento to ZIH flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance rate of 59%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH)
If you have a late flight from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ZIH:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is around 24 kilometres from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH)
At the moment, $1,922 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $681. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sacramento to ZIH, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH). Visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Sacramento to ZIH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport in February when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Start your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sacramento to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Playa la Ropa and Playa Varadero are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Playa Blanca.
Explore more of Mexico
Morelia is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 241 kilometres north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No trip is complete without dropping by Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct.
