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

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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 5h 13m AACTFWN VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
HMO Hermosillo 5h 47m AA Y4 Hermosillo (HMO) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 6h 3m AAWN VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 28m AA AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
CUL Culiacán 7h 31m F9Y4 VBY4 Culiacán (CUL) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 48m AAAM AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
LTO Loreto 7h 54m AA Y4 Loreto (LTO) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 50m AAF9Y4 CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
CUN Cancún 9h 32m AAWN CMF9TK Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
MZT Mazatlàn 13h 5m AA VBY4 Mazatlàn (MZT) to Tijuana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Phoenix to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 294 mi 1h 15m nonstop

PHX–TIJ had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 294 miles in 1h 15m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 90% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
379
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
TIJ → PHX
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
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
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 15m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 90%
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
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 operated the nonstop from PHX to TIJ: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, General Ignacio L. Pesqueira and Puerto Vallarta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TIJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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