Tijuana to San Diego (TIJ–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tijuana to San Diego
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 18 mi 0h 18m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

TIJ–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TSU leads the route. The flight covers 18 miles in approximately 0h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TSU TSU 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TSU (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SJD ~14h 36m PHX ~18h 5m PVR ~18h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
313
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 → SAN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
SAN → TIJ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric TIJ→SAN IPL→SAN PSP→SAN
Distance from TIJ – 84 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 2 1
Flight time 0h 18m 0h 52m 0h 28m
Imperial (IPL) to San Diego flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to San Diego flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
18 mi / 30 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 18m.
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–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance18 mi / 30 km
Flight time0h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: TIJ
Full nameGeneral Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 0h 18m. The route covers 18 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TSU.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to SAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJD, PHX and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include IPL, PSP and SNA. 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 SAN

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from TSU. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TIJ to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to SAN ranges from 0 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 18 miles (30 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SJD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Imperial (IPL), Palm Springs (PSP) and Santa Ana (SNA).