Travelling from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Mazatlan and Tijuana share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from MZT to TIJ start from 10:38 — the first with Volaris. The last departure is at 22:20 with VivaAerobus. Overall, you can choose from 57 weekly Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport flights.
Your MZT to TIJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Tijuana (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a snap with VivaAerobus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
VivaAerobus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating MZT to TIJ flights, VivaAerobus has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MZT and TIJ:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Currently, £34 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £61. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MZT to TIJ.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MZT to TIJ.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
73.6% of flights that take off from Mazatlan International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Mazatlan to Mazatlan International Airport is around 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport? Consider Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to MZT.
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to TIJ if you have a late Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience more of Tijuana and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to central Tijuana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
It takes roughly 3 hours 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tijuana. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Mazatlan International Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MZT to TIJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tijuana. Around 90 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Mexico, head for Ensenada, about 50 miles south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are key highlights.