Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Seattle.
Leave enough time to catch your SEA to ZIH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SEA and ZIH include:
Vancouver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight is Rs52,497. A return fare is currently Rs131,032. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to ZIH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SEA to ZIH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
If you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ZIH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and discover more of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
From Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
January is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in May.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SEA to ZIH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No journey is complete without seeing Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
