Travelling from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, making San Francisco one hour behind Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZIH to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for ZIH to SFO flights, with 88.89% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, ج.م. 9,795 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 14,087. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZIH to SFO, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
78.77% of flights that take off from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport land at their destination on time.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZIH? If you're boarding an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you have a late Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZIH to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
