Traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Los Angeles and Mazatlan share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Choose from five weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flights. The 09:52 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:45.
To ensure you get on your LAX to MZT flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Mazatlan (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Among carriers operating LAX to MZT flights, Alaska Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and MZT:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
At the moment, AED 511 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 998. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from LAX to MZT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Organize your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LAX to MZT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Consider a stay at Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar after your Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from MZT and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Follow your own route with a Mazatlan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and see more of Mazatlan and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Mazatlan International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
Mazatlan International Airport to the center of Mazatlan has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometers away.
When to fly to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
March is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Mazatlan in May.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport for July if you want to explore Mazatlan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to MZT sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mazatlan. Around 434 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
Zapopan is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometers south-east of Mazatlan. No trip is complete without a visit to Andador 20 de Noviembre, Los Guayabos Comunidad Ecológica and Colonia Mexico Park.