Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is one hour ahead of Sacramento and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SMF to ZIH flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is a popular stopover on the SMF to ZIH route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
R 2,565 is the lowest price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 6,956. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SMF to ZIH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SMF to ZIH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SMF.
To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
If you're coming in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near ZIH:
Grab an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car and discover Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Firefly are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in May.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SMF to ZIH in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No journey is complete without visiting Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
