Flying from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind Toronto.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to TIJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Toronto to TIJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Tijuana International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from YHM reach their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near TIJ if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with a Tijuana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and experience more of Tijuana and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Toronto to Tijuana International Airport flight.
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 making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport is R 3,576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,017. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to TIJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Toronto to Tijuana International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). December is when most people visit Tijuana. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in August.
The warmest month in Tijuana is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Toronto to TIJ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Tijuana
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Tijuana International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tijuana:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Tijuana when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Avenida Revolucion followed by Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tijuana. Around 145 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
Around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana, San Luis Rio Colorado is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and & pool las Rosas Garden.
