San Francisco to Ixtapa (SFO–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
B39M
9:57 AM
PDT T1
3:03 PM
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4h 6m
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AS Alaska
7M9
4:00 PM
CST TA
7:35 PM
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4h 35m
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San Francisco to Ixtapa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,876 mi 4h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

SFO–ZIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,876 miles in approximately 4h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–ZIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 B39M 4h06 62% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B39M – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to ZIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ZIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
MEX ~20h 7m PHX ~20h 49m IAH ~20h 49m LAX ~21h 1m DFW ~21h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
661
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → ZIH
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
ZIH → SFO
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ZIH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,876 mi / 3,019 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 6m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–ZIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Ixtapa route.
Route details
Distance1,876 mi / 3,019 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZIH
Full nameIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ZIH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport take approximately 4h 6m. The route covers 1,876 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to ZIH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEX, PHX, IAH, LAX, DFW, GDL, MSP, ORD, YYZ, YVR, YUL and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ZIH to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to ZIH

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ZIH ranges from 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,876 miles (3,019 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via MEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.