Seattle to Tijuana (SEA–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SJD San José del Cabo 7h 53m ASQR → VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 53m Y4 → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 9h 24m ASQR → VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 11h 3m AMSK → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
PEK Beijing 30h 25m HU → HU Beijing (PEK) to Tijuana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,067 mi 3h 14m nonstop

SEA–TIJ had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in July 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 1,067 miles in 3h 14m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SEA–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0 – – 40% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SJD ~7h 53m GDL ~8h 53m PVR ~9h 24m MEX ~11h 3m PEK ~30h 25m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → TIJ
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
TIJ → SEA
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tijuana is 0 hours the same as Seattle.
SEA: PDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,067 mi / 1,718 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m 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.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,067 mi / 1,718 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,067 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SEA to TIJ: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 14m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Cabos, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TIJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 SEA to TIJ

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in July 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.

SEA to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to TIJ is about 3 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,067 miles (1,718 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Cabos, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.