Phoenix to Tijuana (PHX–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6455
AA American
CR7
2:01 PM
MST T4
3:16 PM
PDT
1h 15m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6455
AA American
CR7
4:07 PM
PDT
5:32 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MZT Mazatlàn 5h 25m AA VBY4 Mazatlàn (MZT) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 34m AAWN F9VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
HMO Hermosillo 5h 47m AA Y4 Hermosillo (HMO) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 13m AAWN F9VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 53m AA AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
CUL Culiacán 7h 31m F9Y4 VBY4 Culiacán (CUL) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 43m AAAM AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 50m AAF9Y4 CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
CUN Cancún 9h 35m AAWN AVCMF9 Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
ZIH Ixtapa 29h 19m AA Y4 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Tijuana flights
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Phoenix to Tijuana
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 294 mi 1h 15m nonstop

PHX–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 294 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 5 CR7 1h15 58% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (5 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, PHX to TIJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
462
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → TIJ
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
TIJ → PHX
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Tijuana from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric PHX→TIJ MXL→TIJ
Distance from PHX 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5
Flight time 1h 15m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX 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 Phoenix.
PHX: MST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
294 mi / 473 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m 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.

Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance294 mi / 473 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 294 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHX to TIJ: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include General Rafael Buelna, Los Cabos and General Ignacio L. Pesqueira.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXL. 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 PHX to TIJ

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to TIJ is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 294 miles (473 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Rafael Buelna, Los Cabos and General Ignacio L. Pesqueira. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexicali (MXL).