Cheap Flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

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Flight deals from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mexico City to Tijuana Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 1,875. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mexico City to Tijuana flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Mexico City to Tijuana: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Mexico City to Tijuana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Tijuana.

Mexico City to Tijuana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 848
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week451

Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Tijuana: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mexico City to Tijuana is R 1,749. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Mexico City to Tijuana.
WestJet, Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Mexico City to Tijuana.
As of April 2026, there are 451 flights per week flying from Mexico City to Tijuana.
The cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana is usually April.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tijuana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tijuana is Aeromexico .

Flying from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know

  • Begin your journey at one of Mexico City's main airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) jetting off from either of these.

  • Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport flight.

  • Tijuana is two hours behind Mexico City. Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana, which follows the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) is the most popular route. There are 111 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 11:45pm. Go for the first MEX to TIJ departure operated by VivaAerobus at 12:55am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to TIJ.

  • During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

Airports in Mexico City

Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

  • You can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).

  • Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport leaving from MEX. Get on board with any of these:

  • The top choice among passengers flying between MEX and TIJ is Aeromexico.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Aeromexico.

  • Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • 84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MEX.

Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)

  • You can book a direct Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) plane ticket out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Work out whether leaving from NLU works best for your plans.

  • From NLU, direct flights from Mexico City to TIJ are available with VivaAerobus.

  • On the NLU to TIJ route, Viva Aerobus is the top airline in terms of bookings.

  • Viva Aerobus is the most reliable carrier flying from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport to Tijuana International Airport, with 70.64% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to TIJ flight is far easier when you stay near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.

  • Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.

About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Getting from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana

  • Central Tijuana is around 11 kilometres from Tijuana International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport is R 848. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,749. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap flights from Mexico City to TIJ by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Mexico City to TIJ.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

  • Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Tijuana. January is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • When booking your Mexico City to TIJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Tijuana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Tijuana

Explore more of Mexico

  • You've seen Tijuana, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its leading attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in Mexico, head for San Luis Rio Colorado, roughly 209 kilometres east of Tijuana. Alhóndiga de granaditas, Museo Regional de San Luis Rio Colorado and Museo Interino are among its highlights.

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