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

SAN Airport Page →
18 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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 7 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 46m AAASBA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 17m ASWN → F9VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 6m AV → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 7h 47m AS → F9VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
OAK Oakland ~4h 35m ASWN → Oakland (OAK) to Tijuana flights
LTO Loreto ~5h 31m → Y4 Loreto (LTO) to Tijuana flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 16m AFAMAV → Los Angeles (LAX) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 18 mi 0h 19m nonstop

SAN–TIJ had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 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 18 miles in 0h 19m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SAN–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TSU TSU 2 – – 30% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TSU (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
PHX ~3h 46m OAK ~4h 35m LTO ~5h 31m SJD ~6h 17m GDL ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
333
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 → TIJ
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
TIJ → SAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

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 – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 19m 5h 7m
Departure OTP 30% –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Know before you go

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 19m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAN–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance18 mi / 30 km
Flight time0h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: TIJ
Full nameGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
FAQ

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 about 0h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 18 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SAN to TIJ. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Cabos and Guadalajara.
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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 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.

SAN to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to TIJ is about 0 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 18 miles (30 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Cabos and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).