Shenzhen to Tijuana (SZX–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
CZ8032
CZ China Southern
359
5:40 AM
PDT
12:15 PM+1
CST
15h 35m
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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 3 hubs
PEK Beijing 15h 40m CAHUO3 HU Beijing (PEK) to Tijuana flights
MEX Mexico City 21h 20m CZ AFAMAV Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana flights
LAX Los Angeles ~19h 55m 3SCACK Los Angeles (LAX) to Tijuana flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shenzhen to Tijuana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-15h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SZX and TIJ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
186
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
Tijuana is 15 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 3:00 AM in Tijuana.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Mexico, obtained in advance from a Mexican embassy or consulate. The application includes an in-person interview, and the processing fee is roughly USD 56. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned stay. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 180 days. A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) entry card is issued on arrival.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Tijuana route.
Route details
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to TIJ flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Tijuana is 15 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from TIJ to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.