Mexico City to Tijuana (MEX–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–TIJ is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Copa Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,430 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 56 | 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 | 3h38-4h08 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 321 | 3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 21 | 321 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 14 | 321 | 3h35-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| G3 GOL | 14 | 7S8 | 3h55-4h03 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 11 | 737, 7M8, 7M9, 7S8 | 3h59-4h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 321 | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 359 | 4h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tijuana from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→TIJ | QRO→TIJ | MLM→TIJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 109 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 148 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 22m | 3h 19m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · TIJ: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
MEX–TIJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to TIJ
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, avianca, Copa Airlines, China Southern Airlines, GOL, Hainan Airlines, Iberia and Volaris. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to TIJ ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,430 miles (2,301 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 284 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Querétaro (QRO), Morelia (MLM) and Veracruz (VER).