$244 Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque (SAF) to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo (LZC)

Albuquerque Airport Information

Use Orbitz.com to book one of the many flights from Albuquerque, and you are sure to find good deals on flights, hotels and rental cars. Albuquerque International Sunport is the primary airport serving the greater Albuquerque area. It is located at 2200 Sunport, SE, less than five miles southeast of the downtown area. Eight major passenger carriers currently serve the Albuquerque airport, including American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Great Lakes Airlines, New Mexico Airlines, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Parking at Albuquerque Airport

The four-level parking garage next to the ABQ terminal is designed for hourly and short-term parking. The long-term parking sits just north of the short-term garage and has 500 spaces available for travelers. If you can't find a space there, try the 357-space long-term lot available on the arrival-level roadway to Girard. Long-term parking at the airport is very reasonable at just $7 per day.

Ground Transportation Information

You can get to the airport via New Mexico Rail Runner, ABQ Ride bus or local shuttle service using the Sunport Shuttle. There are three cab companies that offer taxi service, and you can expect the fare to cost roughly $20 to get from downtown Albuquerque to the airport. When you purchase your air ticket with Orbitz.com, you may find that you have saved enough money to cover the cost of airport transportation.

Albuquerque Restaurant Options

Grab your coffee at the airport instead of stopping on the way, as Albuquerque International Sunport has a variety of full-serve and grab-and-go venues ready to serve you. The Black Mesa coffee shop and bakery and the Los Cuates full-service restaurant are located on the third-level lobby before you go through any security checkpoints. There is also a food court in the A/B connector area as well as several eateries and lounges on the A concourse. The B concourse has limited options, with only the Watch! Sports Lounge and Grill. Have a good trip wherever your flight may take you, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to find deals on flights from Albuquerque International Sunport.

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.