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Cheapest round-trip
$156
Typical prices: $151-$248
Viva
Thu 2/15Mon 2/19
TIJ - MZT • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$57
Typical prices: $71-$136
Viva
Mon 3/19
TIJ - MZT • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Volaris and Viva. Average duration is 2h 19m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 32% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán (TIJ-MZT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tijuana to Mazatlán

Mon, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 19
Viva Logo
6:37 pm - 9:53 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 16mnonstop
Viva Logo
10:33 pm - 12:04 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 31mnonstop
$156Viva
Tue, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 21
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6:09 am - 9:27 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 18mnonstop
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10:33 pm - 12:04 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 31mnonstop
$156Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 19
Viva Logo
6:37 pm - 9:53 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 16mnonstop
Viva Logo
10:33 pm - 12:04 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 31mnonstop
$157Viva
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:09 am - 9:27 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 18mnonstop
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10:06 am - 11:28 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 22mnonstop
$158Volaris
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:09 am - 9:27 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 18mnonstop
Volaris Logo
10:06 am - 11:28 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 22mnonstop
$159Volaris
Tue, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:09 am - 9:27 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 18mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:33 pm - 12:04 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 31mnonstop
$159Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:01 pm - 1:04 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
17h 03m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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10:06 am - 11:28 amMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
2h 22mnonstop
$159Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 11
Viva Logo
6:39 pm - 9:59 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
2h 20mnonstop
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12:09 pm - 10:54 pmMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
11h 45m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$160Viva
Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 14
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11:31 pm - 6:09 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
17h 38m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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2:29 pm - 11:59 pmMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
10h 30m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$163Aeromexico
Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20
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11:31 pm - 1:27 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-MZT Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna
12h 56m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
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7:01 pm - 2:07 pmMZT  Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
20h 06m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez
$170Aeromexico
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tijuana to Mazatlán flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

Round-trip flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán typically range from $151 to $248. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $156, on Viva.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tijuana to Mazatlán. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Tijuana to Mazatlán at $126 round-trip.
•December ($301) and May ($211) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 138% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán the cheapest?

Flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tijuana to Mazatlán

 
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Volaris

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Viva

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for Tijuana to Mazatlán flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$57
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Tijuana to Mazatlán

When to book flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán

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Your Tijuana to Mazatlán flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:19 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 9:14 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 19m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

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

  • How long is a flight from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    A nonstop flight from Tijuana to Mazatlán takes 2h 19m, covering 919 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tijuana to Mazatlán flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán range from $151 to $248, with an average of $185 over the past 12 months. Anything below $151 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tijuana to Mazatlán flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $185 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $156 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $186 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

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

  • How are flight departures from Tijuana to Mazatlán spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tijuana to Mazatlán flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Tijuana to Mazatlán changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $156 to $1,399. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Tijuana to Mazatlán looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tijuana to Mazatlán are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $103, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna Airport (MZT)?

    Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna Airport (MZT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Fox
    • Europcar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

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

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    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 Tijuana to Mazatlán route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán pass through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $167 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $201, a difference of $34.

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

  • What airlines fly from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

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

    • Volaris
    • Viva

  • What popular places can I visit in Mazatlán?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tijuana to Mazatlán flights?

    Among airlines operating Tijuana to Mazatlán flights:

    • Viva: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tijuana to Mazatlán flights?

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

    • Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Volaris: a checked 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.

  • What are some transportation choices available to me after I arrive at Mazatlán International Airport (MZT)?

    Since there are no public buses that make stops at the airport, most passengers tend to travel to the center of Mazatlan utilizing a taxi that takes around 22 minutes. Passengers may also take a taxi to the Base Carritos Juarez bus stop and then take the local Cerritos bus line the rest of the way to downtown Mazatlan. The total trip time on this route is around 27 minutes.

  • Is it possible to rent a car when I arrive at Mazatlán International Airport?

    There are around seven different major rental car companies that operate at this airport. All of these companies have a customer service desk inside of the terminal near the baggage claim area just past the immigration checkpoint.

  • What are some of the hotels that are the closest to the Mazatlán International Airport?

    There are two hotels that sit just in the south of the airport property, and both of them are right along the Pacific Ocean. These hotels include the Las Villas Spa & Golf Resort by Estrella del Mar and the Estrella del Mar Golf Condos & Beach Resort Mazatlan.

  • I am going to be traveling from the United States to the Tijuana International Airport for the flight to Mazatlan, will I need to obtain a visa for this trip?

    If you are traveling on vacation and you do not plan on staying in Mexico for more than 180 days, there is no need to obtain a visa to either cross the border to get to the Tijuana International Airport or to travel to the Mazatlán International Airport.

Your guide to booking Tijuana to Mazatlán flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $167, about $34 less than Thursday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tijuana to Mazatlán trip for January. Fares historically average $126 round-trip in that month - typically $175 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Volaris. Over the past three months, 92% of Volaris flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 51m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport (MEX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $156 round-trip on this route - about $29 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you are looking for a good way to get from the San Ysidro Port of Entry in the United States to the Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), a good choice is to travel on the CBX Cross Border Express bus that makes this trip in about 10 minutes. At the completion of the trip, passengers can walk across the 390-foot pedestrian bridge built exclusively for passengers crossing the border to utilize the Tijuana International Airport.
  • Passengers looking for a comfortable place to wait for a flight at the Tijuana International Airport should consider the VIP Lounge Tijuana. This lounge features a beautiful atmosphere and also has free snacks and drinks, plus there is a children's play area that includes a number of video games perfect for smaller travelers.
  • If you plan on driving your own car to the Tijuana International Airport, one of the most cost-effective choices for parking is in the long-term zone, which offers the lowest daily rate for parking at this airport. Passengers should know that parking in this area is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • If you are traveling from the United States to the Tijuana International Airport and you would like to convert your money into local currency, there is a Global Exchange location in Terminal One in the departures area that is open 24 hours per day.
  • For mothers that are nursing infants and traveling from the Tijuana International Airport, this airport features baby care rooms in both of the terminal buildings at the airport. The baby care rooms feature amenities like changing tables, sinks, and electrical outlets.

Prefer to fly direct from Tijuana to Mazatlán?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tijuana Rodriguez Airport to Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tijuana Rodriguez to Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna

Monday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Tuesday

Volaris,Viva

Volaris,Viva

Wednesday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Thursday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Friday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Saturday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Sunday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

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Direct returns

Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna to Tijuana Rodriguez

Monday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Tuesday

Volaris,Viva

Volaris,Viva

Wednesday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Thursday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Friday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Saturday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

Sunday

Viva,Volaris

Viva,Volaris

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