Flying from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT). Explore your options for leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Mazatlan is three hours behind Washington DC. Mazatlan International Airport is located in Mazatlan, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to MZT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Washington DC to MZT with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DCA and MZT include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to MZT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) with one or more stops out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BWI and MZT:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Once your flight from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar is a good option that's a quick drive from MZT.
Hit the road running by picking up a Mazatlan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and explore beyond Mazatlan's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport is R 3,750. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,641. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to MZT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
May is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Mazatlan based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Mazatlan is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to MZT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Mazatlan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mazatlan right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Mazatlan International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Mazatlan when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Malecón followed by Old Mazatlan and Malecon.
Explore more of Mexico
Mazatlan will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north-west of Mazatlan, a trip to Culiacan will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park, paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Mexico, consider Tepic, about 225 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. Museo Regional de Nayarit, Feria Nayarit and Público Park are key reasons to visit.