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Connecting route · United States → Mexico

Flights from San Francisco to Mazatlan

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

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 17m
SFOMZTLAX

San Francisco to Mazatlan at a glance

Fastest journey5h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Mazatlan

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

1
SFO Los Angeles (LAX) MZT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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2
SFO Phoenix (PHX) MZT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 24m
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3
SFO Guadalajara (GDL) MZT
Leg 1: Aeroméxico · Leg 2: Volaris
Self-transfer likely ~7h 20m
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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
+1hMazatlan vs San Francisco
Currency in Mazatlan
MXN
Airports
SFO → MZT

Flights from San Francisco to Mazatlan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Mazatlan?
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 San Francisco to Mazatlan?
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 San Francisco and Mazatlan?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX) and Guadalajara (GDL). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Mazatlan?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Mazatlan: General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Mazatlan?
Mazatlan is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.

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