Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Cancun.
Take your pick of 32 weekly Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport flights. The 14:57 departure with Volaris is the earliest you can take. Volaris operates the last service of the day at 19:09.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CUN to TIJ flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
VivaAerobus is your gateway to exploring Tijuana (and maybe even some other great parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with VivaAerobus on this route.
VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier that operates CUN to TIJ flights, with 69.57% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CUN and TIJ include:
Del Bajio International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Right now, Rs21,112 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs41,893. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CUN to TIJ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Of all flights departing from Cancun International Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you have a late Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near TIJ:
Grab a Tijuana Airport rental car and discover Tijuana and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to central Tijuana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 3 hours 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tijuana in April.
Book your flight from Cancun International Airport to Tijuana Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tijuana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to TIJ in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for Ensenada, about 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are among the biggest draws.