San Diego to Mazatlán flights
Mazatlán lies 1,491 km (926 mi) south-east of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Diego | Mazatlán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.4 million | 381,583 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | SAN, 3 km out | MZT, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 29902–39100 |
What changes when you arrive in Mazatlán
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
Arriving in Mazatlán
Mazatlán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,868 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Rafael Buelna International Airport | MZT | 17 km (11 mi) | 8,868 ft | 38 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mazatlán from San Diego?
1,491 km (926 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Diego.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Mazatlán by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Mazatlán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Diego to Mazatlán flights?
Typically San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT).
What currency do I need in Mazatlán?
The Peso (MXN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.