Tijuana to Guadalajara (TIJ–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,182 mi airlines 119/wk
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Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 1h ago
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Y41001
Y4 Volaris
32Q
1:50 AM
PDT
6:40 AM
CST
2h 50m
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HU8026
HU Hainan
32Q
6:00 AM
PDT
9:50 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3377
CM Copa
32Q
6:00 AM
PDT
9:50 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Y41015
Y4 Volaris
321
7:30 AM
PDT
12:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3220
CM Copa
321
7:30 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8030
HU Hainan
321
7:30 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3156
CM Copa
320
11:34 AM
PDT
3:24 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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HU8029
HU Hainan
320
11:34 AM
PDT
3:24 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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HU8020
HU Hainan
32Q
1:30 PM
PDT
5:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Y41005
Y4 Volaris
320
1:30 PM
PDT T1
6:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3155
CM Copa
32Q
1:30 PM
PDT
5:20 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Y41009
Y4 Volaris
321
3:15 PM
PDT
8:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3157
CM Copa
321
3:15 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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HU8022
HU Hainan
321
3:15 PM
PDT
7:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3295
CM Copa
32Q
7:11 PM
PDT
11:01 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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HU8024
HU Hainan
32Q
7:11 PM
PDT
11:01 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Y41017
Y4 Volaris
321
11:47 PM
PDT
4:37 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM3153
CM Copa
321
4:27 AM
CST T1
6:29 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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HU8019
HU Hainan
321
4:27 AM
CST T1
6:29 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41002
Y4 Volaris
321
5:27 AM
CST T1
6:29 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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HU8032
HU Hainan
32Q
6:30 AM
CST T1
8:32 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM3242
CM Copa
32Q
6:30 AM
CST T1
8:32 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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Y41000
Y4 Volaris
32Q
6:30 AM
CST T1
8:32 AM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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HU8025
HU Hainan
32Q
10:31 AM
CST T1
12:33 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM3390
CM Copa
32Q
10:31 AM
CST T1
12:33 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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Y41012
Y4 Volaris
320
11:31 AM
CST T1
12:33 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8027
HU Hainan
321
12:12 PM
CST T1
2:14 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM3219
CM Copa
321
12:12 PM
CST T1
2:14 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8021
HU Hainan
320
4:15 PM
CST T1
6:17 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3271
CM Copa
320
4:15 PM
CST T1
6:17 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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Y41006
Y4 Volaris
32Q
5:15 PM
CST T1
6:17 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8015
HU Hainan
32Q
6:05 PM
CST T1
8:07 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3115
CM Copa
32Q
6:05 PM
CST T1
8:07 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41008
Y4 Volaris
320
7:05 PM
CST T1
8:07 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM3303
CM Copa
321
7:57 PM
CST T1
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU8014
HU Hainan
321
7:57 PM
CST T1
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41016
Y4 Volaris
321
8:57 PM
CST T1
9:59 PM
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41010
Y4 Volaris
32Q
11:46 PM
CST T1
12:48 AM+1
PDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tijuana to Guadalajara
3 carriers, 119 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 119 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

TIJ–GDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 42 320, 321, 32Q 2h50 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 42 320, 321, 32Q 2h50
Y4 Volaris 35 320, 321, 32Q 2h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, HU, Y4
321 Airbus A321 – CM, HU, Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – CM, HU, Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU + Y4 (77 flights/wk, 65%)
Star Alliance: CM (42 flights/wk, 35%)
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 GDL direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
119
Outbound / wk
147
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
292
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 Guadalajara from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric TIJ→GDL CLD→GDL PSP→GDL
Distance from TIJ 44 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 119 1 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 44m 2h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
TIJ: PDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 7:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.

TIJ–GDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights119 out / 147 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Volaris.
There are approximately 119 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to GDL. The return direction has about 147 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QRO, ZIH, LAP, PVR, SJD, CUN, MEX, CUL, PHX, CUU, ACA and MTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
Yes, return flights from GDL to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, PSP and 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 GDL

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Volaris. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TIJ to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to GDL ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 147 return, totaling 266 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via QRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Palm Springs (PSP) and Mexicali (MXL).