Los Angeles to Tijuana (LAX–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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128 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAP La Paz 5h 17m AS → VBY4 La Paz (LAP) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 23m AAASDL → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 31m ASDLLXJ → VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
LTO Loreto 6h 35m ASQFQR → Y4 Loreto (LTO) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 1m 6RAMAS → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
QRO Querétaro 7h 34m F9Y4 → Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Tijuana flights
BJX Silao 7h 59m F9Y4 → VBY4 Silao (BJX) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 8h 13m VB → AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
PBC Puebla 8h 16m Y4 → VBY4 Puebla (PBC) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 24m AAAMCX → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 128 mi 5h 7m nonstop

LAX–TIJ had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 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 128 miles in 5h 7m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0 – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LAP ~5h 17m SJD ~5h 23m PVR ~6h 31m LTO ~6h 35m GDL ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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
LAX → TIJ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
TIJ → LAX
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. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric LAX→TIJ SAN→TIJ
Distance from LAX – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 5h 7m 0h 20m
Departure OTP 75% –
San Diego (SAN) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tijuana is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
128 mi / 205 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 7m 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 LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance128 mi / 205 km
Flight time5h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 5h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 128 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to TIJ: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Manuel Márquez de León, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.
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.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to TIJ

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 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.

LAX to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to TIJ is about 5 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 128 miles (205 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manuel Márquez de León, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).