Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana?

Yes, direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana are typically available. Historically, approximately 54.5% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a stopover, the median number of stopovers was one. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

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

A direct flight from Mexico City to Tijuana typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. This corresponds to a median direct flight time of 210 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 41 minutes, or 521 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2301 kilometers.

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 having frequent deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers typically have many opportunities to find favorable prices for this destination. This assessment is based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day window.

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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-04
MEX - Tijuana
82% AI deal score
$217
$89
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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-24
MEX - Tijuana
79% AI deal score
$175
$115
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MEX - Tijuana
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$202
$116
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MEX - Tijuana
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$210
$117
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$201
$118
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2026-10-08 – 2026-10-10
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$211
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2026-10-08 – 2026-10-09
MEX - Tijuana
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$210
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-21
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$202
$123
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MEX - Tijuana
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$127
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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. This duration reflects the median travel time across all recent fares.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Mexico City to Tijuana, prices are typically $176–$351, with a median of $256. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. About 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a favorable deal is possible.

The cheapest time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana is often in November, with a median fare of $83. Other affordable months include April and February, both showing a median fare of $159.

A meaningful share of itineraries from Mexico City to Tijuana are non-stop, with 54.5% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve one stopover.

The route from Mexico City to Tijuana covers a distance of 2301 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. This distance influences the duration and type of flights available for this route.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Tijuana

Regular price: $174 - $373

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana is typically between $174 and $373. The current lowest deal is $89 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Oct 1-Oct 4.

now $89

Low $174

High $373

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. Generally, prices are 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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$344

$195

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$373

$210

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$468

$211

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroméxico

$354

$214

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$464

$243

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Tijuana

Mexico City (NLU) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$267

$160

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$471 → $173

63%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$464 → $174

63%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$468 → $214

54%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$470 → $242

49%

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 are above the typical level for this route, with 16% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $83

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 30m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

54.5% of recent flights are direct

Direct flights make up 54.5% of recent routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volaris offers direct flights

Volaris is one airline that offers direct flights on the Mexico City to Tijuana route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals like $89 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales

A recent deal for $89 was found with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for Oct 1-Oct 4.

Mexico City main airports to depart from

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

Cheapest

Felipe Ángeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana.

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

💸 Flights from ~$112

Tijuana main airports to arrive at

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Cheapest

Tijuana International Airport is ideal for direct access to Tijuana and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$112

Airports nearby Tijuana used as alternative

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a useful alternative due to its extreme proximity to Tijuana, despite requiring a border crossing.

📍 ~30 km from Tijuana (reachable by car, but requires an international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$294

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tijuana

$517

Save $205

Aeroméxico

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tijuana

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana is typically 28-59 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $158. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $223, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $397. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to more favorable prices.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana was considered to be $176 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $256. Prices exceeding $351 were in the higher range. These figures are based on historical pricing trends over a 90-day window.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana, with a median price of $83. February and April also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $159. The annual median price for this route was $256, indicating that certain months offer significant savings. These insights are based on pricing trends observed over a 270-day period.

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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. This duration reflects the median travel time across all recent fares.

How much is a round trip from Mexico City to Tijuana

Regular price: $174 - $373

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Mexico City to Tijuana is typically between $174 and $373. The current lowest deal is $89 with Aeroenlaces Nacionales for travel from Oct 1-Oct 4.

now $89

Low $174

High $373

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$344

$195

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$373

$210

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$468

$211

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroméxico

$354

$214

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MEX - Tijuana

Mexico City (MEX) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$464

$243

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NLU - Tijuana

Mexico City (NLU) - Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroenlaces Nacionales

$267

$160

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$471 → $173

63%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$464 → $174

63%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$468 → $214

54%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$470 → $242

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana