Travelling from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Uruapan.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your UPN to TIJ flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Volaris offers direct flights from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Tijuana — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Volaris.
How to find the cheapest flights from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Right now, Rs16,568 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs45,197. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from UPN to TIJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from UPN to TIJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN)
Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Uruapan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to UPN:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Reserve a hotel near TIJ if you're catching a late Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tijuana Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Tijuana's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tijuana Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to the centre of Tijuana has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 3 hours 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tijuana in April.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from UPN to TIJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tijuana. Around 145 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
Ensenada is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without visiting Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia.
