Cheap flights from ILM to ZIH (Wilmington Intl. to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from ILM to ZIH starting at One Way, $878 Round Trip

Prices starting at $878 for return flights and for one-way flights to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$878 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$878
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $878 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$998 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$998
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $998 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,015 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,015
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,015 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,078 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,078
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,078 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,092 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,092
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,092 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,118 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,118
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,118 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,136 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,136
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,136 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,153 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,153
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,153 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,173 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,173
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,173 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 13
ILM
Wilmington
ZIH
Ixtapa
$1,175 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,175
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Jul 30 from Wilmington to Ixtapa, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $1,175 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.

Airport Hotels near Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.

Marea Beachfront Villas

Marea Beachfront Villas

4 out of 5
Carretera a Playa Blanca Lote 28 Zihuatanejo GRO
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
I would return anytime!! I would just add more food options and a tennis court for my husband!! Hahaha! Everything was amazing! Thank you!!

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Marea Beachfront Villas
The Residences at Las Palmas

The Residences at Las Palmas

3.5 out of 5
Carretera a Playa Blanca lote 5 Zihuatanejo GRO
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Potosi Refuge and Blanca Beach are located ...
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El Secreto Residencial

El Secreto Residencial

3 out of 5
Las playas Zihuatanejo GRO
$220 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$267 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Potosi Refuge and Blanca Beach are located ...
El Secreto Residencial
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Ixtapa

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Playa La Ropa S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
$196 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$229 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
Great service overall, great staff food was amazing

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

3.5 out of 5
Calle Adelita S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
$79 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$96 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Gorgeous beach views. Very nice place to stay. Close distance to everything

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Hotel Irma
Hotel Villa Mexicana

Hotel Villa Mexicana

4 out of 5
Playa La Ropa s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
$129 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from May 16 to May 17
$159 total
May 16 - May 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
The hotel is super cute and very nice. Clean and staff very friendly. It was perfect for my elderly mom who has trouble walking, it was so close to the beach and the 3 pools were very nice. Super recommended.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Hotel Villa Mexicana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Ixtapa Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo

4 out of 5
Camino Escenico Playa la Ropa S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
$293 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$351 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
Everything about our stay was fantastic. We booked through Expedia but were treated like "members" the full week. Beach is amazing with plenty of chaise lounges and shade.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo
Hotel Aura del Mar

Hotel Aura del Mar

3.5 out of 5
Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
$275 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$330 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (529 reviews)
Everything is perfect at Aura del Mar. We prefer the Superior Suite because of the extra room and the elevated view. The pool area is excellent with plenty of shade. Another few steps and you are on the beach! The restaurant has amazing food. We loved the nightly happy hour on the sunset viewing ...

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Hotel Aura del Mar
Hotel Bungalows Arena Dorada - Adults Only

Hotel Bungalows Arena Dorada - Adults Only

2.5 out of 5
Av. Paseo de la Bahía, Lot 4, Block 4 Zihuatanejo GRO
$78 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$94 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and Zihuatanejo ...
5.2/10 (5 reviews)
Luis was excellent. 2 minutes walk to playa la ropa. Very quiet.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Hotel Bungalows Arena Dorada - Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Ixtapa Hotels

Hotel Las Salinas

Hotel Las Salinas

2.5 out of 5
Calle Huitzilopochtli Zihuatanejo GRO
$37 nightly
The price is $44 total per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$44 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and Municipal Market are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (207 reviews)
Bring earplugs. Dog fights start at 4am. Roosters start at 4:30am. Traffic starts at 5am.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Hotel Las Salinas
Hotel Solimar Inn Suites

Hotel Solimar Inn Suites

3 out of 5
Higos N° 4 (Plaza Los Faroles) Zihuatanejo GRO
Stay at this hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy airport drop-off service (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and Kioto ...
7.8/10 Good! (157 reviews)
Infested with ants, bedding was stained, towels were very worn and had holes, air conditioner was very loud. The pool was nice and the bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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Hotel Solimar Inn Suites
Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

3.5 out of 5
Calle Adelita S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
$79 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$96 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Gorgeous beach views. Very nice place to stay. Close distance to everything

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Hotel Irma
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Ixtapa

Hotel Las Salinas

Hotel Las Salinas

2.5 out of 5
Calle Huitzilopochtli Zihuatanejo GRO
$37 nightly
The price is $44 total per night from Apr 18 to Apr 19
$44 total
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and Municipal Market are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (207 reviews)
Bring earplugs. Dog fights start at 4am. Roosters start at 4:30am. Traffic starts at 5am.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Hotel Las Salinas
Bungalows La Madera

Bungalows La Madera

3 out of 5
Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos 25 Col. Zihuatanejo GRO
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
They over charged me and we had to wait for water multiple times the lady that was on the reception was a bit rude

Reviewed on May 31, 2022

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Bungalows La Madera
Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Playa La Ropa S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
$196 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$229 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, on the beach, outdoor tennis courts, laundry

Travelers say...
Great service overall, great staff food was amazing

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

ILM to ZIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ILM Address & GPS
Address:
1740 Airport Boulevard
Wilmington NC, 28405
United States
IATA Code:
ILM
Longitude:
-77.910627
Latitude:
34.267052
Time Zone:
America/New_York
ZIH Address & GPS
Address:
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo ,
Mexico
IATA Code:
ZIH
Longitude:
-101.464062
Latitude:
17.606782
Time Zone:
America/Mexico_City

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Wilmington Intl. Airport to ZIH?
You'll have to swap planes if you're wanting to fly from Wilmington Intl. Airport to ZIH. Numerous carriers operate on this route with just one stopover, including American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from ILM to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH)?
Grab the opportunity to kick back and unwind on your trip from Wilmington to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo. The quickest flight time from ILM to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH) is 6 hours and 35 minutes, which gives you plenty of time to indulge in a drink or get absorbed in a good movie.
How many hours flight from ILM to Ixtapa Intl. Airport?
Make yourself comfortable, because a typical plane ride from Wilmington Intl. Airport to ZIH is 6 hours and 40 minutes. Watch a few TV episodes, finish that book … You'll have ample time to relax and unwind.
What airlines have the most flights from Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) to Ixtapa Intl. Airport?
Do a bit of shopping, grab a glazed doughnut, stretch your legs … Airport stopovers don't have to irritating! If you're planning to head from Wilmington Intl. Airport to Ixtapa Intl. Airport, you won't be able to fly direct. Be prepared to make a stop somewhere.

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