Mexico City to Tijuana (MEX–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MEX–TIJ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,430 miles in approximately 3h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: AF, G3, KL, LA, UX, WS | 63 | 7M8, 7M9 | 3h29-3h57 | – | SkyTeam | AF, G3, KL, LA, UX, WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: CM, IB, TK | 35 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 3h33 | – | – | CM, IB, TK |
| VB Viva Also: AV, IB | 21 | 320, 321 | 3h25-3h30 | – | – | AV, IB |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 789 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 359 | 3h12 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tijuana from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→TIJ | NLU→TIJ | TLC→TIJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi | 33 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 293 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 39m | 3h 15m | 3h 12m |
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 Aeromexico, Volaris, Viva, Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 293 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to TIJ is about 3 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,430 miles (2,301 km). There are approximately 293 weekly flights outbound and 242 return, totaling 535 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bachigualato Federal, General Ignacio L. Pesqueira and General Roberto Fierro Villalobos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).