United States to Mexico Β· 1,876 miles (3,019 km)

San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) flights

One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 1,876 miles (3,019 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, Guadalajara and Phoenix and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to ZIH

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    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book SFO to ZIH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SFO to ZIH with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico, then Volaris
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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SFO to ZIH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to ZIH?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH).

How far is San Francisco from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo by plane?

San Francisco (SFO) and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) are 1,876 miles (3,019 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SFO to ZIH award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SFO to ZIH cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SFO to ZIH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between San Francisco and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo?

The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), Guadalajara (GDL), Phoenix (PHX), Mexico City (MEX) and Dallas (DFW). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Los Angeles.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.