Tijuana to San Antonio (TIJ–SAT) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 41m AA AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to San Antonio flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 7m CMHUVB F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San Antonio flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 49m AFAMAV AMF9VB Mexico City (MEX) to San Antonio flights
QRO Querétaro 7h 54m Y4 VBY4 Querétaro (QRO) to San Antonio flights
CUN Cancún 7h 54m AVCMF9 SYWN Cancún (CUN) to San Antonio flights
MTY Monterrey 12h 4m CMHUVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to San Antonio flights
SAN San Diego ~4h 38m WN San Diego (SAN) to San Antonio flights
DEN Denver ~6h Y4 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to San Antonio flights
ZCL Zacatecas ~6h 9m Y4 AA Zacatecas (ZCL) to San Antonio flights
MLM Morelia ~6h 32m Y4 Morelia (MLM) to San Antonio flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tijuana to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TIJ and SAT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
350
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TIJ → SAT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
SAT → TIJ
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric TIJ→SAT SAN→SAT SNA→SAT
Distance from TIJ 18 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6
Weekly flights 14 1
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of Tijuana.
TIJ: PDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 8:00 PM in San Antonio.
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.

TIJ–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to San Antonio route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to SAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of Tijuana.
Yes, return flights from SAT to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and ONT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Guadalajara and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).