Traveling from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): What you need to know
Seattle is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) heading out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Mazatlan International Airport is located in Mazatlan. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Seattle.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to MZT, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seattle to MZT that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between SEA and MZT include:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Traveling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to MZT flight:
About Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Hop off your flight from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option a quick drive from MZT, make your way to Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mazatlan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Ace Rent a Car or Europcar to explore Mazatlan and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Right now, $176 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $444. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to MZT. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Mazatlan. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Seattle to MZT plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mazatlan to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mazatlan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mazatlan right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Mazatlan International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Malecón, Old Mazatlan and Malecon are top sights which should be on every Mazatlan itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mazatlan, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey around 209 kilometers north-west to Culiacan to check off its must-visit sights. From Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park to paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tepic is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometers south-east of Mazatlan. No journey is complete without visiting Museo Regional de Nayarit, Feria Nayarit and Público Park.
