Travelling from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): What you need to know
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is San Jose's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) leaving from here.
Mazatlan's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Jose. Mazatlan International Airport is located in Mazatlan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from San Jose to MZT.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from San Jose to MZT even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Travelling from central San Jose to SJC takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC reach their destination without delay.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Get off your flight from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short drive from MZT, head for Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar.
Go where the road takes you with a Mazatlan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar and discover more of Mazatlan and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
$1,668 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport. Return flights start from $6,491. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Jose to MZT. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT). Visit Mazatlan in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a San Jose to MZT flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mazatlan to range from 25ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC.
More about Mazatlan
Start your Mazatlan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Mazatlan International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Malecón and Old Mazatlan are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Mazatlan travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Malecon.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mazatlan, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey around 209 kilometres north-west to Culiacan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park to paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tepic is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. No trip is complete without a visit to Museo Regional de Nayarit, Feria Nayarit and Público Park.
