Cancún to Tijuana (CUN–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,010 mi airlines 47/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F96081
F9 Frontier
32Q
2:10 PM
EST T2
5:06 PM
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
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CM3182
CM Copa
32Q
2:10 PM
EST T2
5:06 PM
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43081
Y4 Volaris
32Q
3:10 PM
EST T2
5:06 PM
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB2264
VB Viva
321
3:45 PM
EST T2
6:40 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6786
AV avianca
321
3:45 PM
EST T2
5:40 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43085
Y4 Volaris
320
5:32 PM
EST T2
8:28 PM
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96085
F9 Frontier
320
6:04 PM
EST T2
9:00 PM
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3183
CM Copa
320
6:04 PM
EST T2
9:00 PM
PDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3181
CM Copa
32Q
7:00 AM
PDT
1:16 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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F96080
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:00 AM
PDT
1:16 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AV6787
AV avianca
321
7:25 AM
PDT
2:45 PM
EST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43080
Y4 Volaris
32Q
7:59 AM
PDT
2:12 PM
EST
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB2263
VB Viva
321
8:25 AM
PDT
2:45 PM
EST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43082
Y4 Volaris
320
9:59 AM
PDT
5:15 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96082
F9 Frontier
320
9:59 AM
PDT T1
5:15 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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CM3106
CM Copa
320
10:59 AM
PDT
5:15 PM
EST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cancún to Tijuana
5 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 2,010 mi 4h 55m nonstop -2h behind 16 1-stop hubs

CUN–TIJ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 2,010 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 11 320, 32Q 4h56 Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 11 320, 32Q 4h56
Y4 Volaris 11 320, 32Q 4h56
AV avianca 7 321 4h55 Star Alliance
VB Viva 7 321 4h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, F9, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – AV, VB
32Q Airbus A321neo – CM, F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + VB + Y4 (29 flights/wk, 62%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM (18 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to TIJ direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
355
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Cancún.
CUN: EST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 4:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,010 mi / 3,235 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m to 4h 56m.
Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance2,010 mi / 3,235 km
Flight time4h 55m to 4h 56m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights47 out / 47 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 4h 55m to 4h 56m. The route covers 2,010 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines, Frontier, Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from CUN to TIJ. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRC, SLP, LAX, VER, CJS, BJX, MTY, MEX, AGU, GDL, TGZ, MLM, OAX, QRO, CUU and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Cancún.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CUN to TIJ

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines, Frontier, Viva and Volaris. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CUN to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to TIJ ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,010 miles (3,235 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TRC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.