Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): what you need to know
Mazatlan's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Mazatlan one hour behind San Jose.
To ensure you catch your SJO to MZT flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SJO and MZT include:
Benito Juarez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Rs30,397 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs103,322. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SJO to MZT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SJO to MZT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights taking off from Juan Santamaria International Airport reach their destination on time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Consider staying at Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar after arriving from your Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight. It's not too far from MZT and a handy option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
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 popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Mazatlan International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
From Mazatlan International Airport, Mazatlan is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Mazatlan based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport for July if you want to visit Mazatlan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to MZT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mazatlan, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 434 kilometres south-east to Guadalajara to check off its leading attractions. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Zapopan is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan. No journey is complete without a visit to Andador 20 de Noviembre, Los Guayabos Comunidad Ecológica and Colonia Mexico Park.
