Dallas-Fort Worth to Tijuana (DFW–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DFW and TIJ. Nearest airports to DFW with scheduled service: Dallas Love Field (DAL, 12 mi) · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 19 mi) · Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 60 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MTY Monterrey 5h 24m AABAIB → AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 40m AAAYBA → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
SLP San Luis Potosí 5h 51m AAF9Y4 → Y4 San Luis Potosí (SLP) to Tijuana flights
CUU Chihuahua 6h 3m AABAQR → Y4 Chihuahua (CUU) to Tijuana flights
BJX Silao 6h 40m AAAYBA → VBY4 Silao (BJX) to Tijuana flights
ZCL Zacatecas 6h 43m AAQR → Y4 Zacatecas (ZCL) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 59m AAAYBA → VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
MZT Mazatlàn 6h 59m AA → VBY4 Mazatlàn (MZT) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 3m AAAMAY → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 5m AAAYBA → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DFW and TIJ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
MTY ~5h 24m SJD ~5h 40m SLP ~5h 51m CUU ~6h 3m BJX ~6h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
500
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
DFW → TIJ
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
TIJ → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Tijuana.
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 DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Tijuana route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to TIJ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Los Cabos and Ponciano Arriaga.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TIJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Los Cabos and Ponciano Arriaga. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.