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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA6455
AA American
CR7
3:53 PM
MST T4
5:09 PM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6455
AA American
CR7
3:55 PM
PDT
5:19 PM
MST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Tijuana
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 294 mi 1h 16m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

PHX–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 294 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1h16 83% 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
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
344
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
TIJ → PHX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

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 16m.
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 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
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 approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 294 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from PHX to TIJ. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAX, SJD, PVR, CUN, MTY, MEX, GDL, CUL and MZT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. 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

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.