Cheap flights from RDU to ZIH (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to ZIH starting at $344 One Way, $629 Round Trip

Prices starting at $629 for return flights and $344 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.

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$629 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$629
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $629 found 2 days ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$675 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$675
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $675 found 2 days ago
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 29
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$700 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$700
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Fri, May 29, priced at $700 found 1 day ago
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 29
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$705 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$705
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Fri, May 29, priced at $705 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 7
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$710 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$710
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $710 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! (217 reviews)
Different rooms have different views, we were in H block and had a great view of the Ocean and beach Food was limited but delicious and other options off resort are available. Entire staff was extrememly helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Apartment was spacious , clean and well equipped. Staff were lovely, helpful and very friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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The Residences at Las Palmas
Las Palmas Luxury Villas

Las Palmas Luxury Villas

4 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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Las Palmas Luxury Villas
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
$170 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$199 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (637 reviews)
Francisco took great care of us everyday on the beach!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

3.5 out of 5
Calle Adelita S/N Zihuatanejo GRO
$82 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$99 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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)
Beautiful view

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Hotel Irma
Hotel Villa Mexicana

Hotel Villa Mexicana

4 out of 5
Playa La Ropa s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
$134 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$161 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (983 reviews)
Property was nice as well as the staff. Shower in the room was only room temperature and did not adjust at all with either handle. Would have liked to see a swim up bar or central location to get drinks during the day rather then going to the restaurant all the time.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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

Hotel Aura del Mar

Hotel Aura del Mar

3.5 out of 5
Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos s/n Zihuatanejo GRO
$250 nightly
The price is $300 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$300 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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
$80 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$96 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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 Virgin of the ...
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
Hotel Corona Zihuatanejo

Hotel Corona Zihuatanejo

2.5 out of 5
Carlos Pellicer, 8 Zihuatanejo GRO
$59 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$70 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and Archaeological ...
Hotel Corona Zihuatanejo
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
$31 nightly
The price is $38 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$38 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
The AC worked very well, and my room was sufficiently comfortable. The staff/owner was very accommodating and attentive. I'd easily come back. The area felt safe and there was always a presence at the front counter.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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
$82 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$99 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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)
Beautiful view

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$31 nightly
The price is $38 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$38 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (205 reviews)
The AC worked very well, and my room was sufficiently comfortable. The staff/owner was very accommodating and attentive. I'd easily come back. The area felt safe and there was always a presence at the front counter.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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
$170 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$199 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (637 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Francisco took great care of us everyday on the beach!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 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.

RDU to ZIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
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 Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to ZIH?
You'll need to switch planes if you're planning to get from Raleigh–Durham Airport to ZIH. Numerous carriers operate on this route with just one stopover, including United Airlines, American Airlines and Aeromexico.
What is the shortest flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to ZIH?
Make the most of the opportunity to sit back and relax on the flight from Raleigh to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo. The quickest flight time from RDU to ZIH is 7 hours and 4 minutes, which gives you lots of time to indulge in a tipple or get absorbed in a good book.
How many hours flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo Intl. Airport (ZIH)?
On a normal day, the trip from RDU to ZIH takes 7 hours and 6 minutes. If your aim is to be as comfortable as possible, think about upgrading your seat using miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh–Durham Airport to ZIH?
Pick up a souvenir, grab a quick meal, get the blood pumping again .... Airport stopovers don't have to be annoying! If you're jetting from Raleigh to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo, you won't find any direct flights. Plan to make a stop somewhere.

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