Flying from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Mazatlan is two hours behind Chicago. Mazatlan International Airport is located in Mazatlan, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to MZT.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to MZT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and MZT include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to MZT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from RFD arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay a short drive from MZT at Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar.
Grab a Mazatlan International Airport rental car and explore Mazatlan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Ace Rent a Car and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Right now, Rs42,979 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs93,828. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to MZT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
May is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Mazatlan based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Chicago to MZT flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mazatlan to range from 25ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mazatlan
After booking your flight from Chicago to Mazatlan International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mazatlan:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Malecón, Old Mazatlan and Malecon are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Mazatlan itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mazatlan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north-west of Mazatlan, a trip to Culiacan will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park, paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park.
If you want to check out another side of Mexico, head for Tepic, roughly 225 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. Museo Regional de Nayarit, Feria Nayarit and Público Park are among the biggest draws.
