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 $310 One Way, $705 Round Trip

Prices starting at $705 for return flights and $310 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.

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$705 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$705
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $705 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$706 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$706
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $706 found 2 days ago
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$714 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$714
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Wed, Mar 18 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Wed, Mar 25, priced at $714 found 6 days ago
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$723 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$723
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sat, Jan 17 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Sat, Jan 24, priced at $723 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
RDU
Raleigh
ZIH
Ixtapa
$725 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$725
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Raleigh to Ixtapa, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $725 found 11 hours 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, Colonia Playa Blanca, Zihuatanejo, GRO
Stay at this 4-star 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! (195 reviews)
"In the Villa we stay we do not have veiw to the ocean"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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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
$4,040 nightly
The price is $4,848 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$4,848 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and Potosi Refuge are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
"Love restaurant service- they were fantastic with their attention to detail and all around service! Always went above and beyond! Couldnt recommend them enough... Beach moderator and manager Hector and Francisco - due to this being a favorite area of nationals during the busy holiday time - we felt ..."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

The Residences at Las Palmas
Las Palmas Luxury Villas

Las Palmas Luxury Villas

4 out of 5
Carretera a Playa Blanca Lote 5, Col. Playa Blanca, Zihuatanejo, GRO
$357 nightly
The price is $429 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$429 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and Potosi Refuge are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"Tuvimos una estancia increíble en Las Palmas! Las villas son amplias, frescas y llenas de luz natural, perfectas para relajarse. Éramos una familia de seis adultos y un niño, y el espacio fue ideal para que todos estuviéramos cómodos. El servicio de limpieza pasaba todos los días y mantenía todo ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

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

Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

3 out of 5
Calle Adelita S/N, La Madera Beach, Zihuatanejo, GRO
$89 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$106 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It is in the heart of Playa Madera. A walk off property for access to the beach and boardwalk to coffe shops, restaurants, massage , tourist points of interest."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hotel Irma
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
$234 nightly
The price is $273 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$273 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed 6 nights at this resort. It was low season and never once had to wait for anything! The staff made us feel so welcome and spoiled. The room and grounds were impeccably clean, the gym was well equipped. The bars and restaurant were excellent. Highly recommend and will definitely ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Thompson Zihuatanejo, A Beach Resort, by Hyatt
Hotel Villa Mexicana

Hotel Villa Mexicana

3 out of 5
Playa La Ropa s/n, Zihuatanejo, GRO
$135 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$162 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (904 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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
$161 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$193 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (608 reviews)
"the ocean the roomclean staff so nais"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

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, Playa la Madera, Zihuatanejo, GRO
$183 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$219 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (522 reviews)
Hotel overlooking the water
"Enjoyed our stay, great central location overlooking the water. Rooms are nice, pool was clean. It was slow season so we had hotel to our selves. Short walk to everything in town. Has nice beach access directly in front of hotel. Friendly staff. Laundromat a block away did a weeks worth of clothes ..."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

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
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

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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
$27 nightly
The price is $32 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$32 total
Oct 19 - Oct 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
Budget option. Ok.
"This hotel is ok. You can’t expect too much at this category of hotel. It’s just across the street from the main Centro of Zihua, so the location is good. There aren’t a lot of extras though - it’s a budget hotel and that’s what you get. Clean enough, comfortable enough. A little worn. The fridge ..."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Hotel Las Salinas
Hotel Solimar Inn Suites

Hotel Solimar Inn Suites

3 out of 5
Higos N° 4 (Plaza Los Faroles), Zihuatanejo, GRO
$47 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$57 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy airport drop-off service (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and a picnic area. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (152 reviews)
"Close to the beach and shopping"

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Hotel Solimar Inn Suites
Hotel Irma

Hotel Irma

3 out of 5
Calle Adelita S/N, La Madera Beach, Zihuatanejo, GRO
$89 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$106 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It is in the heart of Playa Madera. A walk off property for access to the beach and boardwalk to coffe shops, restaurants, massage , tourist points of interest."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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
$27 nightly
The price is $32 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$32 total
Oct 19 - Oct 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
Budget option. Ok.
"This hotel is ok. You can’t expect too much at this category of hotel. It’s just across the street from the main Centro of Zihua, so the location is good. There aren’t a lot of extras though - it’s a budget hotel and that’s what you get. Clean enough, comfortable enough. A little worn. The fridge ..."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Hotel Las Salinas
Bungalows La Madera

Bungalows La Madera

3 out of 5
Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos 25 Col., La Madera, Zihuatanejo, GRO
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions La Ropa Beach and La Madera Beach ...
"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
$234 nightly
The price is $273 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$273 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Zihuatanejo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"We thoroughly enjoyed 6 nights at this resort. It was low season and never once had to wait for anything! The staff made us feel so welcome and spoiled. The room and grounds were impeccably clean, the gym was well equipped. The bars and restaurant were excellent. Highly recommend and will definitely ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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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