Mexicali to Tijuana (MXL–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mexicali to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 101 mi 2h 6m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

MXL–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 101 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MXL to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
94
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Mexicali

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric MXL→TIJ SAN→TIJ
Distance from MXL – 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 6m 0h 20m
San Diego (SAN) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of MXL with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexicali, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
101 mi / 162 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m.
Facts

MXL–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexicali to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance101 mi / 162 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: MXL
Full nameGeneral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
IATA / ICAOMXL / MMML
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Elevation74 ft / 23 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 MXL to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 2h 6m. The route covers 101 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LMM, CUL, HMO, GDL, MEX and MTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. 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 MXL to TIJ

General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris.

MXL to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MXL to TIJ ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 101 miles (162 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).