Harlingen to Tijuana (HRL–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,240 mi airlines charter/private
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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 1 hub
CUN Cancún 8h 14m SY AVCMF9 Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Harlingen to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,240 mi 2h 38m nonstop -2h behind

HRL–TIJ had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., 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 1,240 miles in 2h 38m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HRL–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HRL to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HRL → TIJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TIJ → HRL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HRL delays →

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Harlingen

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric HRL→TIJ MTY→TIJ
Distance from HRL 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 54
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HRL with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Harlingen.
HRL: CDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen, it's 4:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,240 mi / 1,995 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m 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.

HRL–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harlingen to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,240 mi / 1,995 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HRL to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Valley International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,240 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HRL to TIJ: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. 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 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún.
Tijuana is 2 hours behind Harlingen.
Nearby alternatives include MTY. 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.
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 HRL to TIJ

Valley International Airport (HRL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., 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.

HRL to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HRL to TIJ is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,240 miles (1,995 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY).