San Francisco to Tijuana (SFO–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 465 mi 1h 10m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and TIJ, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
491
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tijuana from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric SFO→TIJ OAK→TIJ
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 52% –
Oakland (OAK) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 749 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m.
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 SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance465 mi / 749 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 465 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to TIJ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN, OAK, LTO, TLC, LAX, ZIH, PVR, SJD, MTY, KEF, PHX, GDL, CUN, MEX and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 SFO to TIJ

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

SFO to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to TIJ ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (749 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).