Denver to Tijuana (DEN–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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851 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 3m AAACAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana flights
CUU Chihuahua 5h 52m Y4 → Y4 Chihuahua (CUU) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 38m ACUAWN → F9VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 51m UAWN → VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 15m F9Y4 → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 2m AMAVF9 → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 8h 55m VB → AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
CUN Cancún 9h 44m F9UAWN → AVCMF9 Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
QRO Querétaro 10h 5m Y4 → VBY4 Querétaro (QRO) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 851 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind

DEN–TIJ had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 851 miles in 2h 15m.

Also explore DEN Routes TIJ Routes DEN Live Flights TIJ Live Flights DEN Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DEN–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0 – – 69% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PHX ~4h 3m CUU ~5h 52m SJD ~6h 38m PVR ~6h 51m GDL ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
528
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → TIJ
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
TIJ → DEN
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
851 mi / 1,369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance851 mi / 1,369 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: TIJ
Full nameGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 851 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DEN to TIJ: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, General Roberto Fierro Villalobos and Los Cabos.
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to DEN 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to TIJ

Denver International Airport (DEN) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DEN to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to TIJ is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 851 miles (1,369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, General Roberto Fierro Villalobos and Los Cabos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.