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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Mazatlán:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 1:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:13 am and lands at 2:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Mazatlán:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Mazatlán takes 2h 55m, covering 1,046 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Mazatlán range from $478 to $681, with an average of $576 over the past 12 months. Anything below $478 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $576 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $449 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $578 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$95 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Mazatlán flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $347 to $2,112. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Mazatlán route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Mazatlán are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $265, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna Airport (MZT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty

Flights from Los Angeles to Mazatlán usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Mazatlán most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Mazatlán. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $545 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $668, a difference of $123.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Mazatlán.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 10h 23m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 10h 45m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Some of the most popular sights in Mazatlán are Plaza Machado, Playa Olas Altas and La Bandera. These are among the most viewed places in Mazatlán on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Mazatlán flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Hawaiian Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There is no need to obtain a visa when you fly to Mazatlan so long as you are traveling as a tourist and you do not plan on staying in the country for more than 180 days.

Since this airport does not offer any public transportation options to get from the airport to the downtown area, most travelers will take a taxi that has a trip time of around 22 minutes.

This airport offers rental car services from around seven different rental car companies. You will find the customer service desks for all of the rental car companies right after you pass through the customs checkpoint and adjacent to the baggage claim area.

Drivers can drop off passengers on the upper level of the airport, which is the departure area for all terminals at this airport. Most drivers should assume that all flights to Mazatlan will depart from the Tom Bradley International Terminal, which is at the far west end of the terminal complex.