Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): what you need to know
San Diego and Mazatlan are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SAN to MZT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAN and MZT:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight is R 2,928. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 7,037. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAN to MZT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SAN to MZT.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 71.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SAN? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Consider a stay at Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar after arriving from your San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight. It's a short drive from MZT and a good option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Hit the road running by picking up a Mazatlan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and explore beyond Mazatlan's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Mazatlan International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
From Mazatlan International Airport, Mazatlan is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
March is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Mazatlan in May.
Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Mazatlan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAN to MZT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
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, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Zapopan, about 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. Andador 20 de Noviembre, Los Guayabos Comunidad Ecológica and Colonia Mexico Park are key reasons to visit.