$140 Cheap flight deals from San Francisco (SJC) to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo (LZC)

San Francisco International Airport Information

The San Francisco International Airport (Highway 101 near the junction of Highway 380) is the primary commercial passenger airport serving San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The airport hosts most international and domestic airlines offering cheap flights from San Francisco. You can also use Orbitz.com to book an alternate flight out of Oakland International Airport (1 Oakland Drive, Oakland) or San Jose International Airport (2065 Airport Boulevard, San Jose).

Parking at San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International's parking garages are a 10-minute walk or less from the gates, and there is free shuttle service from the long-term lots. Parking costs anywhere from $18 to $38 per day, depending on the option you choose. If you've used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you may have saved enough to justify spending the extra money to use the airport's valet parking service.

Ground Transportation Information

A taxi, limousine or shared-ride van to the airport will cost anywhere from $17 to $40. Factor in plenty of extra travel time for the 13-mile ride, as rush-hour traffic can be brutal. You can also use the public BART system or the SamTrans public bus service, both of which will cost you less than $10. Don't forget to use Orbitz.com before you leave to book a rental car in your destination city.

Restaurant Options at the Airport

The San Francisco airport has roughly 50 eateries where you can grab a coffee or have a light meal. Most of the restaurants and cafes are located within the terminals past the security checkpoint, but there are a few restaurants before you reach the security gates. Have a great flight to your final destination, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco.

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.