Flying from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport.
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Mazatlan.
You can choose from 19 weekly Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MZT to TIJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Tijuana (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Volaris. This popular airline has direct flights from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
Volaris is the most punctual carrier operating MZT to TIJ flights, with 76.3% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport. These are the top stopovers between MZT and TIJ:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport flight is C$95. A round-trip ticket is currently C$170. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MZT to TIJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MZT to TIJ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Mazatlan Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart MZT arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Mazatlan Airport from central Mazatlan, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport, have a look at Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar. It's a quick drive from MZT.
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Reserve a hotel near TIJ if you're taking a late Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Tijuana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tijuana Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tijuana in March.
Lock in your flight from Mazatlan Airport to Tijuana Airport for August if you want to visit Tijuana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MZT to TIJ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a trip to Mexicali will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas.
Ensenada is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without seeing La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico.
