Flying from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Mexico City to Tijuana Airport flight.
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Mexico City.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), with 118 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MEX to TIJ is the 12:55am VivaAerobus service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:45pm with Aeromexico.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to TIJ. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
A number of airlines at MEX offer direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport. The most well-known include:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Aeromexico from MEX to TIJ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Aeromexico.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Looking to fly out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) flight tickets can be booked from here.
VivaAerobus offers direct flights from Mexico City to TIJ out of NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
VivaAerobus is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NLU to TIJ.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is VivaAerobus. Its Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Tijuana Airport flights land as planned 67.8% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to TIJ flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near TIJ and turn in quicker:
Follow your own route with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and see more of Tijuana and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Tijuana Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to the centre of Tijuana is about 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 3 hours 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Right now, Rs12,166 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs27,671. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Mexico City to TIJ, book your flight ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Mexico City to Tijuana Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). July is the busiest month to visit Tijuana. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Lock in a Mexico City to TIJ flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
February has temperatures of between 7ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tijuana
Start your Tijuana trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub are top sights which should feature on every Tijuana itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Tijuana, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its must-visit sights. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
San Luis Rio Colorado is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without a visit to Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas.
