Morelia to Tijuana (MLM–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VB5019
VB Viva
321
6:05 AM
CST
8:25 AM
PDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43063
Y4 Volaris
320
7:02 AM
CST
9:20 AM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43061
Y4 Volaris
320
2:50 PM
CST
5:08 PM
PDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43062
Y4 Volaris
320
9:57 AM
PDT T1
1:58 PM
CST
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43060
Y4 Volaris
320
5:45 PM
PDT
9:46 PM
CST
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Morelia to Tijuana
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,318 mi 3h 18m nonstop -1h behind 10 1-stop hubs

MLM–TIJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 1,318 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLM–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 14 320 3h18
VB Viva 7 321 3h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
321 Airbus A321 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLM to TIJ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLM to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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.

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Morelia

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric MLM→TIJ UPN→TIJ QRO→TIJ
Distance from MLM 73 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 21 7 11
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 13m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MLM with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Morelia.
MLM: CST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Morelia, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,318 mi / 2,122 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m to 3h 20m.

MLM–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Morelia to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,318 mi / 2,122 km
Flight time3h 18m to 3h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MLM
IATA / ICAOMLM / MMMM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation6,033 ft / 1,839 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLM to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 3h 18m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,318 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MLM to TIJ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UPN, ZIH, MXL, OAK, PVR, LAX, CUN, MEX, MTY and NLU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Morelia.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to MLM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UPN, QRO and BJX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MLM to TIJ

General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLM to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLM to TIJ ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,318 miles (2,122 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via UPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Uruapan (UPN), Querétaro (QRO) and Silao (BJX).