Mexico City to Tijuana (NLU–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VB5069
VB Viva
320
6:00 AM
CST
8:35 AM
PDT
3h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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VB7429
VB Viva
321
3:35 PM
CST
6:15 PM
PDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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VB7428
VB Viva
321
6:00 AM
PDT
10:15 AM
CST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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Y43296
Y4 Volaris
32Q
5:21 PM
PDT
9:33 PM
CST
3h 12m
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VB5070
VB Viva
321
8:35 PM
PDT
12:45 AM+1
CST
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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Mexico City to Tijuana
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,418 mi 3h 35m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

NLU–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 1,418 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 14 320, 321 3h35-3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
321 Airbus A321 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to TIJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric NLU→TIJ MEX→TIJ TLC→TIJ
Distance from NLU – 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 1
Weekly flights 14 275 7
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 3h 28m
Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights · Toluca (TLC) to Tijuana flights · Puebla (PBC) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,418 mi / 2,282 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 40m.
Facts

NLU–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,418 mi / 2,282 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 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 NLU to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,418 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Viva.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NLU to TIJ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZIH, SLP, PVR, LAX, VER, CUN, CLQ, SJD, BJX, GDL, CEN, DGO, TRC, MTY, MZT, CUU, CJS, HMO, ACA, AGU, MLM, OAX, TGZ, LAP and CUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, TLC and PBC. 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 NLU to TIJ

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NLU to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to TIJ ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,418 miles (2,282 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ZIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Puebla (PBC).