Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana?

Yes, direct flights are available from Mexico City to Tijuana. Historically, approximately 54.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For those flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates a good availability of non-stop options for travelers.

What's the flight time from Mexico City to Tijuana?

The typical direct flight time from Mexico City to Tijuana is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. This covers a distance of 2301 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 8 hours and 41 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Mexico City to Tijuana come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Mexico City to Tijuana come up frequently. This route is classified as one where favorable deals appear with regularity. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for this route across the trailing quarter, indicating consistent availability of competitive pricing.

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Mexico City to Tijuana: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

A typical journey from Mexico City to Tijuana takes about 3h 30m, including itineraries with connections. While a meaningful share of flights on this route are non-stop, many travelers will find themselves on connecting itineraries. For those connecting, the median journey time extends significantly, reflecting the stopovers involved.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Mexico City to Tijuana, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $176–$351, with a median of $256. Currently, only 16% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana is often in November, when the median fare drops to just $83. Other cost-effective months include April and February, both with median fares of $159. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings compared to other times of the year.

When flying from Mexico City to Tijuana, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection. Approximately 54.5% of recent fares offer direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana, providing a quicker travel option. For those itineraries that do connect, the median number of stopovers is one, which can extend the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Tijuana

Regular price: $110 - $384

Prices for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $110 and $384. The current lowest deal is $100 with Volaris for travel from Jan 13-Jan 16.

now $100

Low $110

High $384

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana is November, with a median price of $126. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $331. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $126

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $331

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Tijuana

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$450

$271

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$486

$284

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$489

$305

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$489

$254

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$419

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$486

$275

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$489 → $254

48%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$486 → $275

43%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$460 → $252

45%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$486 → $284

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

Mexico City - Tijuana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Mexico City to Tijuana are above the typical level, with 16% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana, with a median price of $83.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 30m

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana typically take 3h 30m, while connecting flights average 9h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

54.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 54.5% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is an airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana appear frequently, with new deals emerging every 30 days.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Consider Felipe Ángeles International Airport for potentially cheaper flights from Mexico City to Tijuana.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Tijuana main airports to arrive at

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Cheapest

Tijuana International Airport is a good option for travelers flying from Mexico City to Tijuana.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Airports nearby Tijuana used as alternative

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a useful alternative due to its extreme proximity, though it requires an international border crossing.

📍 ~30 km from Tijuana (reachable by car, but traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$312

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Sep 26

Tijuana, Mexico

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$281

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Sep 15

Tijuana, Mexico

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$716

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Oct 10

Tijuana, Mexico

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Sep 15

Tijuana, Mexico

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$721

$425

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Sep 15

Tijuana, Mexico

86% AI deal score

$718

$432

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Oct 20

Tijuana, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$635

$374

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Dec 25

Tijuana, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$706

$455

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Dec 25

Tijuana, Mexico

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$709

$455

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Oct 10

Tijuana, Mexico

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$743

$456

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Tijuana, Mexico

85% AI deal score

$707

$457

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Tijuana, Mexico

84% AI deal score

$720

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Tijuana, Mexico

83% AI deal score

$853

$595

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tijuana

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $158. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $397. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $208.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana has typically been around $176 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $256. Prices tend to increase significantly above this, with 75% of prices being $351 or higher. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below $176 can help travelers secure a favorable deal.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana, with a median price of $83. Other relatively inexpensive months include April and February, both with a median price of $159. The annual median price for this route is $256, indicating that November offers substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Mexico City to Tijuana: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Tijuana

Regular price: $110 - $384

Prices for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $110 and $384. The current lowest deal is $100 with Volaris for travel from Jan 13-Jan 16.

now $100

Low $110

High $384

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

November

Cheapest

Flights from $126

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $331

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Volaris

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Tijuana

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$450

$271

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$486

$284

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$489

$305

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$489

$254

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$419

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

TLC - Tijuana

Toluca (TLC) - Tijuana (TIJ)

$486

$275

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$489 → $254

48%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$486 → $275

43%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$460 → $252

45%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$486 → $284

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

Mexico City - Tijuana route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Mexico City to Tijuana are above the typical level, with 16% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana, with a median price of $83.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 30m

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana typically take 3h 30m, while connecting flights average 9h 29m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

54.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 54.5% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is an airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana appear frequently, with new deals emerging every 30 days.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Consider Felipe Ángeles International Airport for potentially cheaper flights from Mexico City to Tijuana.

📍 ~57 km from Mexico City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Tijuana main airports to arrive at

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Cheapest

Tijuana International Airport is a good option for travelers flying from Mexico City to Tijuana.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Airports nearby Tijuana used as alternative

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a useful alternative due to its extreme proximity, though it requires an international border crossing.

Tijuana, Mexico

83% AI deal score

$853

$595

Save $258

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tijuana

Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Today’s best flight deals from Mexico City to Tijuana

Mexico City to Tijuana: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Tijuana

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Tijuana

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

Mexico City - Tijuana route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 3h 30m

54.5% of recent flights are direct

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Tijuana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tijuana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tijuana

Best Elite deals to Tijuana

Sep 26

Sep 15

Oct 10

Sep 15

Sep 15

Oct 20

Dec 25

Dec 25

Oct 10

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Oct 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tijuana

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana?

How do I know if a Mexico City to Tijuana flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana?

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana?

What's the flight time from Mexico City to Tijuana?

How often do cheap flights from Mexico City to Tijuana come up?

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More routes from Mexico City

Flights to Tijuana from other cities

Mexico City to Tijuana: Overview

Insights for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Tijuana

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Last-minute flights going from Mexico City to Tijuana

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

Mexico City - Tijuana route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 3h 30m

54.5% of recent flights are direct

Volaris offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Tijuana main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tijuana used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tijuana

Best Elite deals to Tijuana

Sep 26

Sep 15

Oct 10

Sep 15

Sep 15

Oct 20

Dec 25

Dec 25

Oct 10

Dec 25

Oct 06

Aug 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tijuana

How far in advance should I book a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana?

How do I know if a Mexico City to Tijuana flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana?