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Flights from Mazatlan to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Mazatlan to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Phoenix, about 5h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 17m
MZTSFOLAX

Mazatlan to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey5h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Mazatlan to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MZT Los Angeles (LAX) SFO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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MZT Phoenix (PHX) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 24m
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MZT Guadalajara (GDL) SFO
Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: Aeroméxico
Self-transfer likely ~7h 20m
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MZT Monterrey (MTY) SFO
Leg 1: Viva · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~7h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,221 km1,379 miles
Journey time
5h 17mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Francisco vs Mazatlan
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
MZT → SFO

Flights from Mazatlan to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mazatlan to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Phoenix and Guadalajara. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Mazatlan to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,221 km.
Where do you change planes between Mazatlan and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Guadalajara (GDL) and Monterrey (MTY). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mazatlan and San Francisco?
Mazatlan: General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Mazatlan and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 1 hour behind Mazatlan.

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