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Compare Mazatlán airline tickets, find cheap MZT airfare, and book your next trip to Mexico’s Pearl of the Pacific — the Golden Zone beaches, the extraordinary Old Mazatlán historic district, the Carnival (Latin America’s third-largest), fresh Pacific seafood, and the most authentic large beach resort in Mexico.
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Cheap Mazatlán Flights from the US

Top routes with lowest fares found in the last 48 hours. Prices shown are round-trip per person including taxes.

LAX → MZT

Los Angeles → Mazatlán
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Alaska nonstop

SFO → MZT

San Francisco → Mazatlán
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Alaska nonstop

SEA → MZT

Seattle → Mazatlán
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Alaska nonstop

IAH → MZT

Houston → Mazatlán
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · United nonstop

ORD → MZT

Chicago → Mazatlán
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · United nonstop

DEN → MZT

Denver → Mazatlán
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Alaska/United

* Price Disclaimer: Fares shown are the lowest round-trip economy class prices found in the last 48 hours, per person, and include all taxes and carrier-imposed fees. Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. Seats at advertised fares are limited. Additional baggage fees, seat selection charges, and other optional extras are not included. Fares are valid for the specific dates and routes shown. Prices displayed in USD. Final fare is confirmed at time of booking.

Airlines with Flights to Mazatlán (MZT)

Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Mazatlán.

AirlineHub / ConnectionKey US RoutesApprox. Travel TimeCode
Alaska AirlinesLAX / SFO / SEALAX, SFO, SEA, SAN, PDX (nonstop)2.5–4hAS
United AirlinesIAH / ORD / DENIAH, ORD, DEN, SFO (nonstop)2.75–4hUA
American AirlinesDFW / LAXDFW, LAX (nonstop seasonal)2.5–3.5hAA
VolarisGDL / MEXLAX, SJC, SFO (budget nonstop)2.5–3.5hY4
VivaAerobúsMonterrey (MTY)Houston, Chicago (budget nonstop)2.5–4hVB
AeroméxicoMexico City (MEX)LAX, JFK (via MEX connections)4–6hAM

Why Fly to Mazatlán, Mexico?

Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) is served nonstop by Alaska and United from US cities. From Mazatlán you can take the extraordinary El Fuerte–Los Mochis section of the Copper Canyon railway (3h north to Los Mochis, then the Chepe Express), visit the Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island, water taxi), and explore the UNESCO-nominated Old Mazatlán historic district on foot.

Old Mazatlán — Latin America’s Largest Victorian District
Old Mazatlán (Centro Histórico) — a 500-block historic district of 19th-century neoclassical and Moorish Revival buildings in ochre, terracotta, and rose plaster, centered on the Plazuela Machado (the finest Victorian plaza in Mexico) and the Teatro Angela Peralta (an 1860 opera house, still performing) — is the most authentic and most architecturally extraordinary historic center of any major Mexican beach resort.
Carnaval — Latin America’s Third-Largest
Mazatlán Carnaval (February/March, 6 days before Ash Wednesday) — the third-largest Carnival in Latin America after Rio de Janeiro and Barranquilla, celebrated continuously since 1898 — is one of Mexico’s greatest street festivals: extraordinary floats, Reina de Carnaval coronations, sea battle re-enactments (the ‘Quema del Mal Humor’ opening ceremony), and nightly concerts on the Malecón seafront boulevard.
Pacific Seafood — Shrimp Capital of Mexico
Mazatlán is Mexico’s shrimp capital — the Pacific shrimp fleet based in the port lands some of Mexico’s finest camarón (shrimp), which appears in extraordinary aguachile (lime-cured shrimp in chile water), ceviche, taco gobernador (cheese and shrimp taco), and the extraordinary Mercado Pino Suárez’s seafood stalls where a half-kilo of enormous Pacific shrimp costs $4–6.
Pacific Beaches — Zona Dorada & Beyond
Mazatlán’s 21km beach stretches from the Zona Dorada’s (Golden Zone) resort strip through Playa Olas Altas (Old Mazatlán’s surf break) to the extraordinary Playa Norte and the wild Playa Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island, accessible by water taxi). The Pacific swell creates excellent surf breaks throughout the year, and whale watching (January–March, humpback whales) is available from the port.
Copper Canyon Railway Connection
Mazatlán’s position as the Pacific Coast departure point for the extraordinary Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre) railway makes it the ideal start for one of the world’s great train journeys — Los Mochis (3h north by road) is the western terminus of the Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico (Chepe), which crosses 37 bridges, 87 tunnels, and the Sierra Madre Occidental to Chihuahua City over 15 hours.

Mazatlán Airport (MZT) — Quick Facts

IATA Code

MZT

ICAO Code

MMMZ
Distance to City

~25 km south of Mazatlán city center (Zona Dorada)

Bus to Center
~35 min (bus/combi)
Taxi to Center

~25 min (MXN 200–280 / ~$10–14)

Terminals
1 Terminal
Nearest Alt. Hub
Guadalajara GDL (~3h by road), Los Mochis LMM (~2h by road)
Currency

Mexican Peso (MXN); USD widely accepted

Time Zone
MST (UTC−7, CDT UTC−6 during DST)
Insider Tips

How to Find the Cheapest Mazatlán Airfare

Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Mazatlán airline tickets from the USA.

Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead

Mazatlán airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure.

Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)

Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Mazatlán are consistently 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Alaska Airlines Dominates MZT from the West Coast

Alaska Airlines is the primary US carrier at Mazatlán — operating nonstop from LAX, SFO, SEA, SAN, and PDX with some of the most competitive MZT fares from the Pacific coast. United serves Houston (IAH), Chicago (ORD), and Denver (DEN) nonstop. For East Coast travelers, connecting through LAX, SFO, or IAH gives the best Mazatlán airfare options.

Stay in Old Mazatlán — Not the Zona Dorada

Mazatlán’s best accommodation experience is Old Mazatlán (Centro Histórico), not the Zona Dorada resort strip — the beautifully restored boutique hotels (Olas Altas Inn, Hotel Machado, Casa de Leyendas) put you in walking distance of the Plazuela Machado, the Teatro Angela Peralta, and the best restaurants in the city. The Zona Dorada’s large resort hotels are generic; Old Mazatlán’s restored colonial buildings are extraordinary.

Use Miles & Points

Frequent flyer miles can reduce Mazatlán airline ticket costs significantly. Check partner award availability to MZT.

Set Fare Alerts

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Flights to Mazatlán from US — Top Questions

Use AirlineTickets.services to compare 500+ airlines. Book 6–8 weeks ahead, fly mid-week, and compare all routing options for the lowest Mazatlán (MZT) airfare.

Mazatlán is served by MZT Airport (IATA: MZT, ICAO: MMMZ), located ~25 km south of Mazatlán city center (Zona Dorada). Guadalajara GDL (~3h by road), Los Mochis LMM (~2h by road) is the nearest alternative hub.

Top airlines include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines. Check for nonstop and connecting options from your US departure city.

Shoulder seasons offer the best Mazatlán airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Flight times to Mazatlán (MZT) from the US range from under 1 hour for nearby gateway cities to over 20 hours for more distant hubs, depending on departure city and routing.

Mazatlán Airport (MZT) is located ~25 km south of Mazatlán city center (Zona Dorada). Bus takes approximately ~35 min (bus/combi), while a taxi takes around ~25 min (MXN 200–280 / ~$10–14).

Flights to Mazatlán from the US — Your Complete Guide

Economy round-trip fares to Mazatlán (MZT) typically range $299–$650 round-trip. Compare all airlines for your dates and lock in the best Mazatlán airfare. No booking fees — ever.

Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Mazatlán

Flights to Mazatlán from USA

Mazatlán is Mexico’s most underrated major Pacific resort — a city of 500,000 with the largest well-preserved Victorian-era historic district in Latin America (Old Mazatlán), 21km of Pacific beaches, the Latin America’s third-largest Carnival (February, after Rio and Barranquilla), and some of Mexico’s finest fresh seafood (shrimp, marlin, dorado) from the Pacific fleet. Unlike Cancún or Los Cabos, Mazatlán has a functioning Mexican city at its core — the Plazuela Machado’s cafés, the Teatro Angela Peralta opera house, and the Mercado Pino Suárez market create an authenticity that resort-only destinations cannot match. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Mazatlán from your US departure city.

Mazatlán Airfare: Budget Tips

Mazatlán airfare from the USA typically ranges $299–$650 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Mazatlán airline tickets.

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