Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT): what you need to know
The timezone in Mazatlan is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you catch your SFO to MZT flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SFO and MZT:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
$300 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight. A return flight starts at $662. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to MZT, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to MZT.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Once your San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport flight has arrived, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar is a comfortable option that's not too far from MZT.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Mazatlan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and explore beyond Mazatlan's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Mazatlan Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
Mazatlan Airport to the centre of Mazatlan has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
November is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Mazatlan in March.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Mazatlan Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Mazatlan, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to MZT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mazatlan, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 434 kilometres south-east to Guadalajara to tick off its popular sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan, Zapopan is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and KidZania Guadalajara.