Tijuana to San Diego (TIJ–SAN) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TIJ–SAN had nonstop service, 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 18 miles in 0h 18m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSU TSU | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Tijuana
| Metric | TIJ→SAN | IPL→SAN | PSP→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TIJ | – | 84 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 18m | 0h 50m | 0h 24m |
Travel Essentials
TIJ: PDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
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.
TIJ–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TIJ to SAN
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) had nonstop service, 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 SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TIJ to SAN is about 0 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 18 miles (30 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Imperial (IPL), Palm Springs (PSP) and Santa Ana (SNA).