Flying from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Mazatlan.
Flights from MZT to LAX start from 14:04 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:10 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MZT to LAX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Los Angeles (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 83.18% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for MZT to LAX flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MZT and LAX:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Handy information about Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Mazatlan Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MZT arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
To reach Mazatlan Airport from central Mazatlan, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, check out Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar. It's a quick drive from MZT.
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Los Angeles. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Mazatlan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MZT to LAX in February. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley are among its highlights.



