Tijuana to Mexico City (TIJ–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VB7428
VB Viva
321
6:00 AM
PDT
10:15 AM
CST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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Y43296
Y4 Volaris
32Q
5:21 PM
PDT
9:33 PM
CST
3h 12m
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M T W T F S S
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VB5070
VB Viva
321
8:35 PM
PDT
12:45 AM+1
CST
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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VB5069
VB Viva
320
6:00 AM
CST
8:35 AM
PDT
3h 35m
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VB7429
VB Viva
321
3:35 PM
CST
6:15 PM
PDT
3h 40m
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Tijuana to Mexico City
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,418 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

TIJ–NLU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,418 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 14 321 3h10-3h15 – – –
Y4 Volaris 7 32Q 3h12 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – VB
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TIJ to NLU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 7:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,418 mi / 2,282 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m.
Facts

TIJ–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,418 mi / 2,282 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: TIJ
Full nameGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,418 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Viva and Volaris.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to NLU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, CUL, OAX, CLQ, MZT, ANC, TGZ, LAP, AGU, TRC, MLM, CEN, CJS, GDL, CUU, ACA, BJX, HMO, MTY, SJD, PVR, DGO, CUN, ZIH and VER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
Yes, return flights from NLU to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TIJ to NLU

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Viva and Volaris. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TIJ to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to NLU ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,418 miles (2,282 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.