Guadalajara to Tijuana (GDL–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,182 mi airlines 98/wk
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CM3153
CM Copa
321
4:27 AM
CST T1
6:29 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41002
Y4 Volaris
321
5:27 AM
CST T1
6:29 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3242
CM Copa
32Q
6:30 AM
CST T1
8:32 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41000
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:30 AM
CST T1
8:32 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3390
CM Copa
32Q
10:31 AM
CST T1
12:33 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41012
Y4 Volaris
320
11:31 AM
CST T1
12:33 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3219
CM Copa
321
12:12 PM
CST T1
2:14 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3271
CM Copa
320
4:15 PM
CST T1
6:17 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41006
Y4 Volaris
32Q
5:15 PM
CST T1
6:17 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3115
CM Copa
32Q
6:05 PM
CST T1
8:07 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41008
Y4 Volaris
320
7:05 PM
CST T1
8:07 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3303
CM Copa
321
7:57 PM
CST T1
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41016
Y4 Volaris
321
8:57 PM
CST T1
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41010
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:46 PM
CST T1
12:48 AM+1
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41001
Y4 Volaris
32Q
1:50 AM
PDT
6:40 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3377
CM Copa
32Q
6:00 AM
PDT
9:50 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41015
Y4 Volaris
321
7:30 AM
PDT
12:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3220
CM Copa
321
7:30 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3156
CM Copa
320
11:34 AM
PDT
3:24 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41005
Y4 Volaris
320
1:30 PM
PDT T1
6:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3155
CM Copa
32Q
1:30 PM
PDT
5:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3157
CM Copa
321
3:15 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41009
Y4 Volaris
321
3:15 PM
PDT
8:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3295
CM Copa
32Q
7:11 PM
PDT
11:01 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41017
Y4 Volaris
321
11:47 PM
PDT
4:37 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guadalajara to Tijuana
2 carriers, 98 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 3h 2m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

GDL–TIJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 49 320, 321, 32Q 3h02 Star Alliance
Y4 Volaris 49 320, 321, 32Q 3h02
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – CM, Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – CM, Y4
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (49 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: Y4 (49 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to TIJ direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
321
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 Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric GDL→TIJ CLQ→TIJ AGU→TIJ
Distance from GDL 88 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 98 3 7
Flight time 3h 2m 3h 4m 2h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m.

GDL–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights98 out / 77 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 3h 2m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from GDL to TIJ. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LMM, LAX, SJD, PVR, TAP, LAP, CUL, VER, CUN, MTY, MEX, CJS, CEN, TRC, PHX, TGZ, CUU, OAX and ACA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLQ, AGU and UPN. 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 GDL to TIJ

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Volaris. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GDL to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to TIJ ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colima (CLQ), Aguascalientes (AGU) and Uruapan (UPN).