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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• Volaris
• Viva

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $137 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $180 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$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.

Most connecting flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán pass through Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Tijuana to Mazatlán route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $196, a difference of $42. 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 Tijuana to Mazatlán route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:09 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 9:34 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $179. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

One-way fares from Tijuana to Mazatlán are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $81, which is 13% 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.

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

Round-trip flights from Tijuana to Mazatlán range from $144 to $246, with an average of $179 over the past 12 months. Anything below $144 counts as a good deal.