Newark to Tijuana (EWR–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 6 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 9h 10m F9Y4 → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 9h 21m UA → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 1m AMSKUA → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 10h 17m UA → VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
CUN Cancún 10h 53m UA → CMF9TK Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
PBC Puebla 16h 14m Y4 → VBY4 Puebla (PBC) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,415 mi 5h 12m nonstop -3h behind

EWR–TIJ had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in August 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 2,415 miles in 5h 12m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
GDL ~9h 10m SJD ~9h 21m MEX ~10h 1m PVR ~10h 17m CUN ~10h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
374
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
EWR → TIJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TIJ → EWR
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. EWR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tijuana is 3 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,415 mi / 3,886 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 12m 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 EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance2,415 mi / 3,886 km
Flight time5h 12m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 5h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 2,415 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to TIJ: Korean Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 12m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
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 3 hours behind Newark.
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 EWR to TIJ

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in August 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.

EWR to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to TIJ is about 5 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,415 miles (3,886 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.