Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Tijuana is two hours behind San Antonio and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SAT to TIJ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAT and TIJ:
Del Bajio International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight is Rs26,405. A round-trip fare right now is Rs70,622. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAT to TIJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAT to TIJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83.17% of flights that depart SAT land on time.
Central San Antonio to San Antonio International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SAT:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Reserve a hotel near TIJ if you're taking a late San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Tijuana Airport rental car and explore Tijuana and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tijuana Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Tijuana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 3 hours 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tijuana. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Tijuana Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tijuana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAT to TIJ in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Tijuana, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to tick off its top attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Ensenada is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. No journey is complete without seeing Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia.
