Tijuana to Cancún (TIJ–CUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,010 mi airlines 47/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 55m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y43080+2
Y4 Volaris
32Q
7:09 AM
PDT T1
1:21 PM
EST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96080cs
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:09 AM
PDT T1
1:21 PM
EST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3181cs
CM Copa
32Q
7:09 AM
PDT T1
1:21 PM
EST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6787cs
AV avianca
321
8:20 AM
PDT
2:55 PM
EST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB2263+1
VB Viva
321
8:25 AM
PDT
2:45 PM
EST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96082cs
F9 Frontier
320
9:59 AM
PDT T1
5:15 PM
EST
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3106cs
CM Copa
320
10:05 AM
PDT T1
4:28 PM
EST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43082+2
Y4 Volaris
320
10:16 AM
PDT T1
4:28 PM
EST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43081+2
Y4 Volaris
32Q
2:21 PM
EST T2
5:14 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3182cs
CM Copa
32Q
2:21 PM
EST T2
5:14 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96081cs
F9 Frontier
32Q
2:21 PM
EST T2
5:14 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB2264+1
VB Viva
321
3:40 PM
EST T2
6:35 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6786cs
AV avianca
321
4:00 PM
EST T2
6:40 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43085+2
Y4 Volaris
320
5:32 PM
EST T2
8:25 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3183cs
CM Copa
320
5:32 PM
EST T2
8:03 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96085cs
F9 Frontier
320
5:32 PM
EST T2
8:25 PM
PDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tijuana to Cancún
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 2,010 mi 4h 12m nonstop +2h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

TIJ–CUN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris and Viva lead the route. The flight covers 2,010 miles in approximately 4h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–CUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: CM, F9 11 320, 32Q 4h12 CM, F9
VB Viva Also: AV 7 321 4h20 AV
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, F9, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – AV, VB
32Q Airbus A321neo – CM, F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (18 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 CUN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
432
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
+2h
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Tijuana.
TIJ: PDT · CUN: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 8:00 PM in Cancún.
Distance & Flight Time
2,010 mi / 3,235 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 12m to 5h 16m.
Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

TIJ–CUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Cancún route.
Route details
Distance2,010 mi / 3,235 km
Flight time4h 12m to 5h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 47 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to CUN flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Cancún International Airport take approximately 4h 12m to 5h 16m. The route covers 2,010 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to CUN. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRC, SFO, AGU, TLC, TGZ, NLU, PBC, VER, MEX, CUU, GDL, MLM, MTY, CJS, PHX, BJX, QRO and OAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cancún is 2 hours ahead of Tijuana.
Yes, return flights from CUN to TIJ 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.

Flights from TIJ to CUN

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TIJ to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to CUN ranges from 4 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,010 miles (3,235 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TRC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.