Travelling from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is one hour ahead of San Jose Cabo and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Your SJD to ZIH flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Many travellers pass through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport when flying between SJD and ZIH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight is R 1,008. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,243. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SJD to ZIH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SJD to ZIH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
73.83% of flights that leave from Los Cabos International Airport land at their destination on time.
Los Cabos International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central San Jose Cabo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to SJD? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
If you have a late Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZIH:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
From Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is May, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Cabos International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJD to ZIH in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are among the biggest draws.
