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

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465 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 54m AAACAZ → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 27m ACASQF → F9VBY4 San José del Cabo (SJD) to Tijuana flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 18m AM → CMHUVB Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 8h 23m UA → F9VBY4 Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Tijuana flights
MTY Monterrey 8h 52m UA → AVCMHU Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 58m ACAMUA → AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
CUN Cancún 11h 20m UA → AVCMF9 Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana flights
PEK Beijing 29h 43m CAUA → HU Beijing (PEK) to Tijuana flights
SAN San Diego ~3h 34m ACASAZ → TSU San Diego (SAN) to Tijuana flights
LTO Loreto ~5h 53m → Y4 Loreto (LTO) to Tijuana flights
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San Francisco to Tijuana
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
465 mi 1h 10m nonstop

SFO–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 SFO to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SAN ~3h 34m PHX ~4h 54m LTO ~5h 53m SJD ~6h 27m GDL ~8h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
573
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
SFO → TIJ
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
TIJ → SFO
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
43%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
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 – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 56% –
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 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 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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
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 about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 465 miles.
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 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 is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (749 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 Oakland (OAK).