Mazatlàn to Tijuana (MZT–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y43193
Y4 Volaris
32Q
9:05 AM
MST
11:30 AM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43191
Y4 Volaris
32Q
1:22 PM
MST
3:47 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB5043
VB Viva
320
9:10 PM
MST TA
11:40 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43192
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:09 AM
PDT
8:25 AM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43190
Y4 Volaris
320
10:25 AM
PDT
12:41 PM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB5042
VB Viva
320
6:05 PM
PDT
8:20 PM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mazatlàn to Tijuana
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 920 mi 2h 25m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

MZT–TIJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 920 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MZT–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 14 32Q 2h25
VB Viva 7 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MZT to TIJ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MZT to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
172
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.

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Mazatlàn

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric MZT→TIJ DGO→TIJ CUL→TIJ
Distance from MZT 128 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 21 14 38
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 23m 2h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of MZT with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mazatlàn, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
920 mi / 1,480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m.

MZT–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mazatlàn to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance920 mi / 1,480 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MZT
IATA / ICAOMZT / MMMZ
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation38 ft / 12 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MZT to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 30m. The route covers 920 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MZT to TIJ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, PVR, SJD, LAX, CJS, NLU, MEX, MTY and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to MZT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DGO, CUL and TPQ. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MZT to TIJ

General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MZT to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MZT to TIJ ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 920 miles (1,480 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Durango (DGO), Culiacán (CUL) and Tepic (TPQ).