Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport.
The timezone in Mazatlan is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Los Angeles.
Take your pick of five weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport flights. The 10:25 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your LAX to MZT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Mazatlan (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LAX to MZT flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LAX and MZT:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
At the moment, 89 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 276 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LAX to MZT, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LAX to MZT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Consider a stay at Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar after touching down from your Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight. It's only a short drive from MZT and a comfy option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Mazatlan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and explore beyond Mazatlan's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Mazatlan Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
Mazatlan Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Mazatlan. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
November is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Mazatlan in March.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Mazatlan, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to MZT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mazatlan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 434 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan, a visit to Guadalajara will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan, Zapopan is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.



