Tijuana to Oakland (TIJ–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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465 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 33m AA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
GDL Guadalajara 7h 45m CMHUVB → VBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oakland flights
BJX Silao 9h 11m VBY4 → Y4 Silao (BJX) to Oakland flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 15m AFAMAV → Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland flights
MLM Morelia 12h 3m Y4 → Y4 Morelia (MLM) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego ~3h 23m → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver ~6h 20m Y4 → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MTY Monterrey ~7h 43m CMHUVB → Monterrey (MTY) to Oakland flights
ZCL Zacatecas ~7h 48m Y4 → Zacatecas (ZCL) to Oakland flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~8h 14m VBY4 → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tijuana to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 465 mi 1h 42m nonstop

TIJ–OAK had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 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 465 miles in 1h 42m.

Also explore TIJ Routes OAK Routes TIJ Live Flights OAK Live Flights OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Tijuana flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TIJ–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
SAN ~3h 23m DEN ~6h 20m PHX ~6h 33m MTY ~7h 43m GDL ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TIJ → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → TIJ
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric TIJ→OAK SAN→OAK CLD→OAK
Distance from TIJ – 18 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 88 4
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 28m 1h 30m
San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Oakland flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as Tijuana.
TIJ: PDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 748 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

TIJ–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance465 mi / 748 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TIJ
Full nameGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 465 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TIJ to OAK: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Guadalajara and Guanajuato.
Yes, return flights from OAK to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, CLD and PSP. 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.
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 OAK

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in March 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 OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to OAK is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (748 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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