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

LAX Airport Page →
1,046 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 42m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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QR2183
QR Qatar
E75L
10:34 AM
PDT T6
1:32 PM
MST
2h 58m
45%
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AS3311
AS Alaska
E75
10:34 AM
PDT T6
1:32 PM
MST
2h 58m
48%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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QR3434
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
QR Qatar
E75 Seat map
10:42 AM
PDT T6
1:38 PM
MST
2h 56m
45%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AS3122
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
AS Alaska
E75 Seat map
10:42 AM
PDT T6
1:38 PM
MST
2h 56m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS3312
AS Alaska
E75
2:22 PM
MST
5:19 PM
PDT
2h 57m
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M T W T F S S
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QR8900
QR Qatar
E75
2:22 PM
MST
5:19 PM
PDT
2h 57m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS3123
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
AS Alaska
E75 Seat map
2:28 PM
MST
5:25 PM
PDT
2h 57m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 8 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 44m AAACAF → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Mazatlàn flights
MTY Monterrey 5h 55m VB → VB Monterrey (MTY) to Mazatlàn flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 22m AAAFAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Mazatlàn flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 49m AAAMCX → AMCMTK Mexico City (MEX) to Mazatlàn flights
GDL Guadalajara 9h 15m 6RAMAS → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Mazatlàn flights
QRO Querétaro 13h 13m F9Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Mazatlàn flights
YYC Calgary 19h 55m AMASPCI → WS Calgary (YYC) to Mazatlàn flights
NLU Mexico City 28h 28m M7 → VB Mexico City (NLU) to Mazatlàn flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to Mazatlàn
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,046 mi 2h 57m nonstop

LAX–MZT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,046 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map LAX Routes MZT Routes LAX Live Flights MZT Live Flights LAX Delays
All flights from Mazatlàn (MZT) Mazatlàn to Los Angeles flights
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 Also: QR 7 E75 2h56-2h58 90% Oneworld QR
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 – – 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: HA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
4
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
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
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
PHX ~4h 44m MTY ~5h 55m DFW ~7h 22m MEX ~7h 49m GDL ~9h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
463
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
MZT → LAX
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mazatlàn from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to General Rafael Buelna International Airport.
Metric LAX→MZT SNA→MZT
Distance from LAX – 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12 –
Flight time 2h 57m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 90% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Mazatlàn flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to General Rafael Buelna International Airport.
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 57m gate to gate.
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 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,046 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LAX to MZT: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Monterrey and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MZT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MZT to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 and Hawaiian Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MZT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MZT is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,046 miles (1,684 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Monterrey and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).