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2 airlines operate flights between Mazatlán and Tijuana. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Viva

Flights from Mazatlán to Tijuana usually depart from Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

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

• Viva: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mazatlán to Tijuana.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $143 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $160 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Connecting flights from Mazatlán to Tijuana most commonly pass through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Mazatlán to Tijuana route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $149 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $202, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mazatlán to Tijuana route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mazatlán to Tijuana flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tijuana are Avenida Revolución, Centro Cultural Tijuana and Caliente Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Tijuana on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 11:28 am
• Latest: departs at 10:32 pm and lands at 12:55 am.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $159. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mazatlán to Tijuana takes 2h 23m, covering 919 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $99 to $493. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mazatlán to Tijuana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $70, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 01m, compared with 14h 24m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Europcar
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Mazatlán to Tijuana range from $128 to $202, with an average of $159 over the past 12 months. Anything below $128 counts as a good deal.