San Diego to Tapachula (SAN–TAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Tapachula
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,990 mi 3h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

SAN–TAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 1,990 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–TAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 1 – – 87% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to TAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ELP ~18h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
SAN → TAP
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
TAP → SAN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tapachula is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · TAP: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Tapachula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,990 mi / 3,203 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m.
Visa & Entry

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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

SAN–TAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Tapachula route.
Route details
Distance1,990 mi / 3,203 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: TAP
Full nameTapachula International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to TAP flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Tapachula International Airport take approximately 3h 56m. The route covers 1,990 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to TAP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tapachula is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
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 SAN to TAP

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) are connected by nonstop service from GXA. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to TAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to TAP ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,990 miles (3,203 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.