Tijuana to Tapachula (TIJ–TAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y43358
Y4 Volaris
320
11:53 PM
PDT T1
5:13 AM+1
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y43359
Y4 Volaris
320
6:08 AM
CST
9:26 AM
PDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tijuana to Tapachula
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,972 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

TIJ–TAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,972 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TIJ–TAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 3 320 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TIJ to TAP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TIJ to TAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
54
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.

Other ways to reach Tapachula from Tijuana

Nearby airports with service to Tapachula International Airport.
Metric TIJ→TAP SAN→TAP
Distance from TIJ 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of TIJ with service to Tapachula International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tijuana, it's 7:00 PM in Tapachula.
Distance & Flight Time
1,972 mi / 3,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.

TIJ–TAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tijuana to Tapachula route.
Route details
Distance1,972 mi / 3,174 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: TIJ
IATA / ICAOTIJ / MMTJ
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Passengers/yr12.6M
Elevation489 ft / 149 m
Destination: TAP
IATA / ICAOTAP / MMTP
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TIJ to TAP flights.
Nonstop flights from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport to Tapachula International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,972 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Volaris.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TIJ to TAP. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAN, MEX and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tapachula is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana.
Yes, return flights from TAP to TIJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TAP

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TIJ to TAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TIJ to TAP ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,972 miles (3,174 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN).