Travelling from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) departing from here.
Mazatlan's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Sacramento. Mazatlan International Airport is located in Mazatlan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sacramento to MZT, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like August or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Sacramento to MZT leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The distance from central Sacramento to SMF is approximately 19 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
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About Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
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Getting from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
Mazatlan International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Mazatlan. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
R 3,639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,696. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Sacramento to MZT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Sacramento to MZT.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mazatlan, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Mazatlan. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Sacramento to MZT during then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mazatlan
Start your Mazatlan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Mazatlan International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Mazatlan is to check out its most popular sights. Essential stops include Malecon, El Faro Lighthouse and Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
Complete your Mazatlan trip with a car rental
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