Tapachula to Tijuana (TAP–TIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Y4 Volaris
320
6:00 AM
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9:36 AM
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4h 36m
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Tapachula to Tijuana
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,972 mi 4h 36m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

TAP–TIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,972 miles in approximately 4h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAP–TIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 3 320 4h36 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAP to TIJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAP to TIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
LMM ~17h 45m GDL ~19h 0m MEX ~19h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
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 Tapachula

Nearby airports with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Metric TAP→TIJ TGZ→TIJ
Distance from TAP – 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3
Flight time 4h 36m 4h 23m
Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ) to Tijuana flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAP with service to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Tapachula.
TAP: CST · TIJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tapachula, it's 5:00 PM in Tijuana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,972 mi / 3,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 36m.
Facts

TAP–TIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tapachula to Tijuana route.
Route details
Distance1,972 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time4h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: TAP
Full nameTapachula International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 TAP to TIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Tapachula International Airport to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport take approximately 4h 36m. The route covers 1,972 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TAP to TIJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LMM, GDL and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tijuana is 1 hour behind Tapachula.
Nearby alternatives include TGZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TAP to TIJ

Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAP to TIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAP to TIJ ranges from 4 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,972 miles (3,174 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via LMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ).