Houston to Tijuana (IAH–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IAH and TIJ. Nearest airports to IAH with scheduled service: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 24 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 74 mi) · Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 79 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
SLP San Luis Potosí 5h 44m UAY4 → Y4 San Luis Potosí (SLP) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 2m ACNHUA → AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 19m F9NHUA → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 26m ACEKUA → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 27m ACEKUA → VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 42m AMF9NZ → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
MLM Morelia 7h ACUAY4 → VBY4 Morelia (MLM) to Tijuana flights
ZIH Ixtapa 7h 1m UA → Y4 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Tijuana flights
AGU Aguascalientes 7h 24m ACUA → Y4 Aguascalientes (AGU) to Tijuana flights
BJX Silao 7h 50m ACEKUA → VBY4 Silao (BJX) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SLP ~5h 44m MTY ~6h 2m GDL ~6h 19m SJD ~6h 26m PVR ~6h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
478
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
IAH → TIJ
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
TIJ → IAH
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, 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 IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tijuana route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to TIJ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ponciano Arriaga, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
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 Houston.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to IAH 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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