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

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465 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 12m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 38m Y4 → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 40m Y4 → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 9h 2m VB → AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
BJX Silao 11h 57m Y4 → VBY4 Silao (BJX) to Tijuana flights
SAN San Diego ~3h 19m ASSISWN → TSU San Diego (SAN) to Tijuana flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 32m LXJPCJWN → Los Angeles (LAX) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~9h 37m Y4 → F9VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 465 mi 1h 30m nonstop

OAK–TIJ had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 465 miles in 1h 30m.

Also explore OAK Routes TIJ Routes OAK Live Flights TIJ Live Flights OAK Delays
All flights from Tijuana (TIJ) Tijuana to Oakland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
SAN ~3h 19m PHX ~5h 12m GDL ~7h 38m LAX ~8h 32m MEX ~8h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
220
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → TIJ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
TIJ → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

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
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 75% –
San Francisco (SFO) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 OAK to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 465 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from OAK to TIJ: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
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) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

OAK to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).