Tijuana to Denver (TIJ–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 34m AA AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
SJD San José del Cabo 6h 26m VBY4 ACUAWN San José del Cabo (SJD) to Denver flights
GDL Guadalajara 8h 36m CMHUVB F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Denver flights
CUU Chihuahua 9h 5m Y4 Y4 Chihuahua (CUU) to Denver flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 23m AFAMAV AMF9UA Mexico City (MEX) to Denver flights
CUN Cancún 9h 44m AVCMF9 F9UAWN Cancún (CUN) to Denver flights
MTY Monterrey 16h 4m CMHUVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Denver flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 23h 52m VBY4 UAWN Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Denver flights
QRO Querétaro 25h 7m Y4 Y4 Querétaro (QRO) to Denver flights
SAN San Diego ~4h 18m ACASCM San Diego (SAN) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tijuana to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 851 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

TIJ–DEN had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 851 miles in 1h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TIJ–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
534
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TIJ → DEN
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
DEN → TIJ
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric TIJ→DEN SAN→DEN CLD→DEN
Distance from TIJ 18 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 1
Weekly flights 183 14
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 4m 2h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
TIJ: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
851 mi / 1,369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

TIJ–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Denver route.
Route details
Distance851 mi / 1,369 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 851 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TIJ to DEN: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Cabos and Guadalajara.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, CLD and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TIJ to DEN

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TIJ to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to DEN is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 851 miles (1,369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Cabos and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Carlsbad (CLD) and Palm Springs (PSP).