Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT): what you need to know
Mazatlan's timezone is UTC-7, making Mazatlan one hour ahead of Portland.
To ensure you catch your PDX to MZT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Mazatlan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PDX and MZT include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights departing from Portland Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PDX.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Mazatlan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Get off your Portland Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option that's not too far from MZT, consider Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar.
Explore without limits with a Mazatlan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and experience more of Mazatlan and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Mazatlan Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Mazatlan Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Mazatlan based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mazatlan is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Mazatlan Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to MZT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mazatlan. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Zapopan is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. No trip is complete without visiting OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.