Des Moines to Mazatlàn (DSM–MZT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and MZT. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 10m CMNZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Mazatlàn flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 53m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mazatlàn flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 46m AAAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Mazatlàn flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 42m AA → ASQR Los Angeles (LAX) to Mazatlàn flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Mazatlàn
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and MZT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DSM Routes MZT Routes DSM Live Flights MZT Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Mazatlàn (MZT) Mazatlàn to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MZT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
IAH ~6h 10m DFW ~7h 53m PHX ~8h 46m LAX ~20h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
124
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → MZT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
MZT → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Mazatlàn is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · MZT: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Mazatlàn.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DSM–MZT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Mazatlàn route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MZT
Full nameGeneral Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA / ICAOMZT / MMMZ
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation38 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MZT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Mazatlàn is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from MZT to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.