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

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

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. One airline flies nonstop from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to San Francisco (SFO): 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 Guadalajara, Los Angeles and Phoenix and more.

How many miles ZIH to SFO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines10,000$53.59–89.79
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines11,000$53.59–89.79
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines12,500$53.59–89.79
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines14,500$53.59–89.79
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines15,000$76.99–113.19
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines15,000$53.59–89.79
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines15,000$86.59–122.79
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines17,500$53.59–89.79
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines18,000$53.59–89.79
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines23,000$53.59–89.79

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ZIH to SFO

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    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book ZIH to SFO with points

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

ZIH to SFO with one stop

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

  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris, then Aeromexico
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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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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ZIH to SFO: common questions

How many miles does ZIH to SFO cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.59. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Finnair Plus (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ZIH to SFO?

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

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

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) and San Francisco (SFO) 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 ZIH to SFO 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.

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

The most direct connections are through Guadalajara (GDL), Los Angeles (LAX), 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.