Ixtapa is a beautiful coastal city in Mexico with picturesque mountains and gorgeous beaches, making it a popular vacation destination. Your cheap flight to Ixtapa will arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, where you will find plenty of shopping and dining to please you. You can also take advantage of the complimentary Wi-Fi to catch up on business while you wait. Shuttle service to your airport for your Ixtapa flight is provided by Enlaces Terrestres Aeropuerto, a taxi company offering both private service and collective rides, which charges per person.

Ixtapa is a very pedestrian-friendly city with most of the shops and restaurants situated within a few blocks of the downtown plaza area. Many of the beaches are also nearby, or you can take a short, inexpensive taxi ride to get there. There are also numerous minibuses that run frequently in and around the city. Car rentals are widely available as well, but they can be rather expensive, so it is generally not recommended with so many other affordable options available.

Many people take flights to Ixtapa to enjoy the beaches, and you won't be disappointed. Check out Playa Las Gatas and Playa La Ropa, a couple of the more popular ones. History buffs will love the Museo de Arquelogia de la Costa Grande with its great collection of history and cultural items. If you are more adventurous, you might enjoy swimming with dolphins or perhaps snorkeling or scuba diving. A fun way to explore Ixtapa is to rent a bicycle from someplace like Iguana's Wild Tours. No matter what you enjoy doing on vacation, you are sure to find something you love in Ixtapa.

Shoppers will delight in the wonderful artisan market with its stands full of unique treasures. You will also find that there are plenty of more traditional stores easily accessible as well. Keep in mind that many shops close for lunch and siesta in the middle of the day. Seafood is fresh and readily available. Check out Elvira's for inexpensive and casual fare when you visit Playa La Ropa. For a sit-down meal, head to Casa Morelos or El Galeon. You won't be disappointed when you are ready to enjoy a drink and some dancing. Be sure to visit Senor Frog's Ixtapa. Book your airfare to Ixtapa today and enjoy a relaxing vacation in a beautiful location.

• Delta Air Lines 64% recommend
• United Airlines 47% recommend
• Aeromexico 59% recommend

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• Chicago to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo $670
• Minneapolis to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo $557
• Los Angeles to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo $484

• Extapa-Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (Ixtapa, Mexico)
• Right now, 12 airlines operate out of Extapa-Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.
• Extapa-Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport offers nonstop flights to 10 cities.
• Every week, at least 77 domestic flights and 14 international flights depart from Extapa-Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport.