Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo

Flights from Mexico City

Mexico City provides a stunning blend of modern and traditional Mexican life. When you're flying on cheap flights from Mexico City with Orbitz.com, you'll be travelling from the Benito Juarez International Airport. The airport is approximately 8 miles from the city center, and offers flights to cities across North America, South America and Asia. Aeromexico's central hub is located at the airport's main address, Cap. Piloto Aviador Carlos León, Peñón de Los Baños, along with international airlines including Air Canada, Air France, Alaskan Air, American Airlines and British Airways.

Parking at the Airport

Long-term parking is available at off-site locations for a fee that varies by location. Each of these sites provides shuttle bus service to and from the airport itself. Guests looking to drop off flyers or park for a short term can use the parking garages located at the airport's two terminals. Parking charges at the terminals range from 25 to 50 Mexican pesos per hour, or approximately $2 to $4.

Mexico City Airport Transportation

Transportation to the airport is available through taxi services, the local subway and the city bus. Taxi services charge by time and distance, and rates from the city center typically run up to approximately 100 pesos, or $8. The subway provides quick access to the city center with continuing routes to other parts of Mexico City, and each metro ticket costs a mere 3 pesos. The subway can be extremely crowded during the busy morning and evening hours. Bus service is available from outlying cities to the airport, with fees varying based on your destination. Let Orbitz.com be your planner when you are looking to budget travel expenses along with your accommodations and flights.

Dining Options at the Airport

Dining options at the airport range from standard fast-food fare, including burgers and smoothies, to traditional Mexican cuisines. Restaurants are located near the small rail service that links the two terminals of the airport, and prices range from 50 to 250 pesos, or approximately $4 to $20, for most dishes. Several 7-Eleven locations provide cheap snacks, and travelers can stop in at Bar 21 or Baron Rojo for a drink and warm food while waiting for their cheap flights from Mexico City.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

Orbitz.com finds you cheap flights to Ixtapa. The Ixtapa-Zihuatanjo International Airport is located at Carretera Nacional a Acapulco, approximately 12 miles from downtown Ixtapa. Six airlines service the airport-Aeromar, Aeromexico Connect, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, Interjet and Magnicharter.

Transportation From the Airport

The airport has three authorized taxi and van service companies that take passengers from the airport to Ixtapa-Azsa, Etasa and Ttazsa. All companies accept cash, MasterCard or Visa, and they operate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The airport also houses six rental car companies. If you need access to a vehicle during your stay in Ixtapa, you can use the Orbitz.com website to reserve a rental car. The website also has sales and discounted packages that allow you to purchase your flight and rental car together.

Climate in Ixtapa

The temperature in Ixtapa ranges from the mid-60s to the low 80s all year long. The city's peak tourist season runs from April to December. During this time, the temperature is moderate with little rain. The rainy season runs from June to October. If you use Orbitz.com to book your trip in May or November, you'll have decent weather and save money, because it isn't the peak travel time.

Highlights and Attractions

Most people travel to Ixtapa to relax on one of the city's pristine beaches, but that's not all the city offers. You can take a boat to Ixtapa Island, a man-made wildlife preservation, or ride a bike along a path at Playa Linda. Orbitz.com does more than find you cheap flights to Ixtapa; the website has all the tools you need to plan every detail of your trip.

^Savings based on all package bookings with Flight + Hotel made on Orbitz.com from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.