Oakland to Tijuana (OAK–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Oakland to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 465 mi 1h 30m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

OAK–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 465 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0 75%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to TIJ.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
198
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 Oakland

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric OAK→TIJ SFO→TIJ
Distance from OAK 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 748 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

OAK–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance465 mi / 748 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 465 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN, SJD, PVR, LAX, PHX, MTY, GDL, BJX and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OAK to TIJ

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris.

OAK to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to TIJ ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (748 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).