Los Angeles to Mazatlàn (LAX–MZT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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E75
10:43 AM
PDT T6
1:34 PM
MST
2h 51m
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AS27
AS Alaska
73H
10:43 AM
PDT T6
1:23 PM
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2h 40m
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AS3411
AS Alaska
E75L
10:43 AM
PDT T6
1:14 PM
MST
2h 31m
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AS144
AS Alaska
7M9
10:43 AM
PDT T6
1:23 PM
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2h 40m
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AS1484
AS Alaska
B39M
11:20 AM
PDT T6
2:02 PM
MST
2h 42m
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AS Alaska
E75
2:24 PM
MST
5:33 PM
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3h 9m
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AS Alaska
73H
2:33 PM
MST
5:30 PM
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2h 57m
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AS1485
AS Alaska
7M9
3:12 PM
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6:10 PM
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Los Angeles to Mazatlàn
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,046 mi 2h 31m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

LAX–MZT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,046 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MZT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 13 73H, 7M9, B39M, E75, E75L 2h31-2h51 84% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B39M – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MZT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MZT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
TIJ ~4h 21m TUS ~5h 27m QRO ~10h 51m YEG ~16h 7m MEX ~17h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
645
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
LAX → MZT
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
MZT → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mazatlàn is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MZT: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Mazatlàn.
Distance & Flight Time
1,046 mi / 1,684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m to 2h 51m.
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.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–MZT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Mazatlàn route.
Route details
Distance1,046 mi / 1,684 km
Flight time2h 31m to 2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 10 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to MZT flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport take approximately 2h 31m to 2h 51m. The route covers 1,046 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MZT. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TIJ, TUS, QRO, YEG, MEX, PHX, IAH, YYZ, MSP, DFW, YYC, MTY, YVR, YLW and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MZT to LAX 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.

Flights from LAX to MZT

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MZT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MZT ranges from 2 hours 31 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,046 miles (1,684 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TIJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.