San Antonio to Tijuana (SAT–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,113 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 8 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 51m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 4h 57m VB → AVCMVB Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 12m F9Y4 → CMVBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 44m AMF9VB → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
CUN Cancún 8h 1m SYWN → AVCMF9 Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
SLP San Luis Potosí 12h 22m F9Y4 → Y4 San Luis Potosí (SLP) to Tijuana flights
QRO Querétaro 12h 29m VBY4 → VBY4 Querétaro (QRO) to Tijuana flights
TRC Torreón ~5h 18m VB → Y4 Torreón (TRC) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Antonio to Tijuana
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,113 mi 2h 32m nonstop -2h behind

SAT–TIJ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
PHX ~4h 51m MTY ~4h 57m TRC ~5h 18m GDL ~6h 12m MEX ~6h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
360
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
SAT → TIJ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
TIJ → SAT
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tijuana is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 4:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m 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

SAT–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,113 mi / 1,792 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 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 SAT to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,113 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
Tijuana is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
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 SAT to TIJ

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAT to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to TIJ is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,113 miles (1,792 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.