San Diego to Tijuana (SAN–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Tijuana
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 18 mi 0h 20m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

SAN–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TSU leads the route. The flight covers 18 miles in approximately 0h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TSU TSU 1 59%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TSU (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to TIJ.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
334
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.

Other ways to reach Tijuana from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric SAN→TIJ LAX→TIJ
Distance from SAN 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 20m 5h 7m
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
18 mi / 30 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m.
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.

SAN–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance18 mi / 30 km
Flight time0h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 0h 20m. The route covers 18 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TSU.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SAN to TIJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SFO, LTO, LAX, TAP, PVR, SJD and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 SAN to TIJ

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from TSU. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to TIJ ranges from 0 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 18 miles (30 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).