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

TIJ Airport Page →
2,010 mi airlines charter/private 46/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y43080+2
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:58 AM
PDT
1:21 PM
EST
4h 23m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3181cs
CM Copa
32Q
6:58 AM
PDT
1:21 PM
EST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96080cs
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:58 AM
PDT T1
1:21 PM
EST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB2263+1
VB Viva
321
8:20 AM
PDT
2:55 PM
EST
4h 35m
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
Y43082+2
Y4 Volaris
320
10:05 AM
PDT
4:28 PM
EST
4h 23m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3106cs
CM Copa
320
10:05 AM
PDT
4:28 PM
EST
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45082
Y4 Volaris
32N
10:15 AM
PDT
4:38 PM
EST
4h 23m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3182cs
CM Copa
32Q
2:21 PM
EST T2
4:52 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43081+2
Y4 Volaris
32Q
2:21 PM
EST T2
4:52 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96081cs
F9 Frontier
32Q
2:21 PM
EST T2
4:52 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV6786cs
AV avianca
321
3:50 PM
EST T2
6:30 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB2264+1
VB Viva
321
3:50 PM
EST T2
6:30 PM
PDT
4h 40m
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
Y43085+2
Y4 Volaris
320
5:32 PM
EST T2
8:03 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45085
Y4 Volaris
32N
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
8:03 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MTY Monterrey 5h 55m CMVBY4 AVF9VB Monterrey (MTY) to Cancún flights
TRC Torreón 6h 15m Y4 VB Torreón (TRC) to Cancún flights
QRO Querétaro 6h 15m Y4 AVCMF9 Querétaro (QRO) to Cancún flights
SLP San Luis Potosí 6h 27m Y4 CMF9TK San Luis Potosí (SLP) to Cancún flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 30m CMVBY4 AVF9VB Guadalajara (GDL) to Cancún flights
BJX Silao 6h 42m VBY4 AVCMF9 Silao (BJX) to Cancún flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 48m AFAMAV AFAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Cancún flights
NLU Mexico City 6h 58m VBY4 CMVBY4 Mexico City (NLU) to Cancún flights
PBC Puebla 7h 16m VBY4 AVCMF9 Puebla (PBC) to Cancún flights
MLM Morelia 7h 19m Y4 F9TKY4 Morelia (MLM) to Cancún flights
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Tijuana to Cancún
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,010 mi 4h 23m nonstop +2h ahead

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 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 320, 32N, 32Q 4h23 CM, F9
VB Viva Also: AV 7 321 4h35 AV
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – AV, VB
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – CM, F9, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (21 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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
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
8
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
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 Cancún from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to Cancún International Airport.
Metric TIJ→CUN SAN→CUN
Distance from TIJ 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 46
Flight time 4h 23m 3h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to Cancún International Airport.

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 23m gate to gate.
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 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 50 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 2,010 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TIJ to CUN: Volaris and Viva.
This route has frequent daily 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 Monterrey, Francisco Sarabia Tinoco and Querétaro Intercontinental.
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.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. 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 CUN

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris and Viva. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TIJ to CUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to CUN is about 4 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,010 miles (3,235 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Francisco Sarabia Tinoco and Querétaro Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).