Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Tijuana's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix.
Flights from PHX to TIJ start from 08:30 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 11:04 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport flights.
Your PHX to TIJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Tijuana (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PHX to TIJ flights, with 74.51% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHX and TIJ include:
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
R 3,255 is currently the best price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,005. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PHX to TIJ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Landing cheap flights from PHX to TIJ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near TIJ if you're on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tijuana Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Tijuana's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tijuana Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana Airport to the centre of Tijuana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 3 hours 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tijuana in April.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tijuana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to TIJ in February. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tijuana, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel about 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its top sights. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Mexico, consider Ensenada, about 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia are the start of reasons to visit.
