Culiacán to Tijuana (CUL–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y43001
Y4 Volaris
32Q
8:47 AM
MST
10:53 AM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB5003
VB Viva
320
8:50 AM
MST
11:00 AM
PDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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VB7079
VB Viva
320
11:30 AM
MST
1:40 PM
PDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45011
Y4 Volaris
320
12:09 PM
MST
2:15 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43005
Y4 Volaris
32Q
2:25 PM
MST
4:31 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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Y43009
Y4 Volaris
320
5:22 PM
MST
7:28 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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Y43000
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:02 AM
PDT
8:02 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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VB5002
VB Viva
320
6:10 AM
PDT
8:10 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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VB7078
VB Viva
320
6:10 AM
PDT
8:10 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y45010
Y4 Volaris
320
9:33 AM
PDT
11:33 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y43004
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:43 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y43008
Y4 Volaris
320
2:34 PM
PDT
4:34 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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VB5008
VB Viva
321
6:50 PM
PDT
8:50 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Culiacán to Tijuana
2 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 787 mi 2h 6m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

CUL–TIJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 787 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUL–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 28 320, 32Q 2h06
VB Viva 10 320 2h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB, Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (38 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUL to TIJ direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUL to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Culiacán

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric CUL→TIJ LMM→TIJ MZT→TIJ
Distance from CUL 119 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 38 18 21
Flight time 2h 6m 1h 51m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of CUL with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tijuana is 0 hours the same as Culiacán.
CUL: MST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Culiacán, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
787 mi / 1,266 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 10m.

CUL–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Culiacán to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance787 mi / 1,266 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights38 out / 44 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CUL
IATA / ICAOCUL / MMCL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation108 ft / 33 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUL to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Bachigualato Federal International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 10m. The route covers 787 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from CUL to TIJ. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MZT, MXL, PHX, SJD, LAP, MTY, GDL, MEX and NLU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to CUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LMM, MZT and SJD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUL to TIJ

Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CUL to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUL to TIJ ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 787 miles (1,266 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MZT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Mochis (LMM), Mazatlàn (MZT) and San José del Cabo (SJD).