Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT): what you need to know
Mazatlan's timezone is UTC-7, making Mazatlan two hours behind Durham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to MZT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and MZT include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
161 € is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight. A return flight starts from 428 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to MZT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to MZT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Hop off your Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a handy option that's not too far from MZT, head for Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar.
Pick up a Mazatlan Airport rental car and discover Mazatlan and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Ace Rent a Car and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Mazatlan Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
Mazatlan Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Mazatlan. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Mazatlan in March.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mazatlan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Mazatlan, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to MZT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mazatlan has its own special appeal, 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 go. Don't miss top attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Zapopan is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. No trip is complete without seeing OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.
