Tijuana to Culiacán (TIJ–CUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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787 mi airlines 44/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 19m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y43000
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:02 AM
PDT
8:02 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB5002
VB Viva
320
6:10 AM
PDT
8:10 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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VB7078
VB Viva
320
6:10 AM
PDT
8:10 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y45010
Y4 Volaris
320
9:33 AM
PDT
11:33 AM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y43004
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:43 AM
PDT
1:43 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y43008
Y4 Volaris
320
2:34 PM
PDT
4:34 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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VB5008
VB Viva
321
6:50 PM
PDT
8:50 PM
MST
2h
M T W T F S S
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Y43001
Y4 Volaris
32Q
8:47 AM
MST
10:53 AM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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VB5003
VB Viva
320
8:50 AM
MST
11:00 AM
PDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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VB7079
VB Viva
320
11:30 AM
MST
1:40 PM
PDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Y45011
Y4 Volaris
320
12:09 PM
MST
2:15 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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Y43005
Y4 Volaris
32Q
2:25 PM
MST
4:31 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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Y43009
Y4 Volaris
320
5:22 PM
MST
7:28 PM
PDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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Tijuana to Culiacán
2 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 787 mi 2h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

TIJ–CUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 787 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–CUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 28 320, 32Q 2h
VB Viva 16 320, 321 2h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – VB
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (44 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TIJ to CUL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to CUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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.

Other ways to reach Culiacán from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.
Metric TIJ→CUL MXL→CUL
Distance from TIJ 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 44 7
Flight time 2h 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 6:00 PM in Culiacán.
Distance & Flight Time
787 mi / 1,266 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.

TIJ–CUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Culiacán route.
Route details
Distance787 mi / 1,266 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights44 out / 38 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: CUL
IATA / ICAOCUL / MMCL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation108 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to CUL flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Bachigualato Federal International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 787 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to CUL. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJD, LAP, MEX, NLU, GDL, MTY and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CUL to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXL. 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TIJ to CUL

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TIJ to CUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to CUL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 787 miles (1,266 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SJD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexicali (MXL).