How long does the flight from Mexico City to Tijuana take?

Flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Mexico City to Tijuana?

Airline availability for MEX to TIJ changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MEX to TIJ varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana?

Prices on MEX to TIJ shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Mexico City to Tijuana flights

Direct and connecting flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 2,301 km (1,430 mi)
Flight time: ~3h 2m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 8

Airlines flying MEX → TIJ

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
AeroMéxico	4	4
Volaris	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)

City: Mexico City
Country: MX
IATA / ICAO: MEX / MMMX

Arrival: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ)

City: Tijuana
Country: MX
IATA / ICAO: TIJ / MMTJ

Operating airlines

Aeromexico (AM)
China Southern Airlines (CZ)
Hainan Airlines (HU)
VivaAerobus (VB)
Volaris (Y4)

Distance: 2300 km. Duration: 231 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MEX to TIJ?

2 airlines operate the MEX to TIJ route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MEX-TIJ route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on MEX to TIJ include: Airbus A321, Boeing 737, Boeing 737.

How long is the Mexico City to Tijuana flight?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) is approximately 3h 2m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Mexico City to Tijuana?

The great-circle distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) is approximately 2,301 km (1,430 miles).

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