Non-stop flights to Tijuana (TIJ)
General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport is a medium sized airport in Mexico. It is an international airport. In total there are 40 airports around the world that have direct flights to Tijuana, spread around 40 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 37 domestic flights to Tijuana.
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All direct flights to Tijuana Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Tijuana Best time to visit Tijuana Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 3,036 flights arriving at Tijuana Airport, which are 101 flights per day or 4 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 15 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Tijuana are routes from Mexico City (MEX) in Mexico and Guadalajara (GDL), also in Mexico. These two routes together are operated 896 times this month, and make up for 30% of all monthly arrivals at General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport.
The longest flight to Tijuana TIJ is departing from Shenzhen (SZX). This non-stop flight takes around 15 hours and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 7,358 miles (11,842 km).
List of all direct flights to Tijuana
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Tijuana, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Tijuana.
Airlines flying to Tijuana
Currently, there are 7 airlines that fly to Tijuana. Most flights to Tijuana are operated by Volaris, as they connect 37 airports to TIJ. That’s around 2 times as much as VivaAerobus, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Tijuana. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all TIJ flights:
What is the best time to visit Tijuana?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Tijuana are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Tijuana is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Long-Haul Flights to Tijuana
Explore all long-haul flights to Tijuana with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Tijuana
There are 4 airports that have flights to Tijuana in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to TIJ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Tijuana
There are intercontinental flights to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ) from the United States, Central America and China, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, Canada, Southern America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the US to Tijuana
American Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the United States to Tijuana. They fly year-round from Phoenix (PHX).
Non-stop flights from Central America to Tijuana
VivaAerobus and Volaris have a significant network of flights from Central America to Tijuana.
China Southern: seasonal flights from Mexico City (MEX).
Hainan Airlines: seasonal flights from Mexico City (MEX).
Aeromexico (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Mexico City (MEX).
VivaAerobus: seasonal flights from Cancún (CUN), Culiacán (CUL), Guadalajara (GDL), La Paz (LAP), León (BJX), Mazatlán (MZT), Mexico City (MEX), Monterrey (MTY), Morelia (MLM), Oaxaca (OAX), Puebla (PBC), Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Querétaro (QRO), San José del Cabo (SJD) and Veracruz (VER).
Volaris: year-round flights from Acapulco (ACA), Aguascalientes (AGU), Cancún (CUN), Chihuahua (CUU), Ciudad Juárez (CJS), Ciudad Obregón (CEN), Colima (CLQ), Culiacán (CUL), Durango (DGO), Guadalajara (GDL), Hermosillo (HMO), Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (ZIH), La Paz (LAP), León (BJX), Loreto (LTO), Los Mochis (LMM), Mazatlán (MZT), Mérida (MID), Mexico City (MEX), Mexico City / Toluca (TLC), Monterrey (MTY), Morelia (MLM), Oaxaca (OAX), Puebla (PBC), Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (PXM), Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Querétaro (QRO), San José del Cabo (SJD), San Luis Potosí (SLP), Tapachula (TAP), Tepic (TPQ), Torreón (TRC), Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ), Uruapan (UPN), Veracruz (VER) and Zacatecas (ZCL).
Non-stop flights from China to Tijuana
China Southern: seasonal flights from Shenzhen (SZX).
Hainan Airlines: seasonal flights from Beijing (PEK).
International flights to Tijuana
Flights from China to Tijuana
There are 2 airports in China that have non-stop flights to Tijuana.
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Shenzhen, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights from China
Flights from United States to Tijuana
Phoenix is the only city in United States with direct flights to Tijuana. From Phoenix, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Tijuana
Flights from Mexico to Tijuana
There are lots of domestic flights to Tijuana (TIJ). 37 airports in Mexico have direct flights to the airport.
From Acapulco and Aguascalientes, you can fly with Volaris.
From Cancún, you can fly non-stop with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
From Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Obregón and Colima, all direct flights to Tijuana are operated by Volaris.
From Culiacán, you can fly non-stop with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
From Durango, you can fly non-stop to Tijuana with Volaris.
From Guadalajara, you can fly non-stop with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
From Hermosillo and Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, you can fly with Volaris.
From La Paz and León, all direct flights to Tijuana are operated by VivaAerobus and Volaris.
From Loreto and Los Mochis, you can fly with Volaris.
From Mazatlán, you can fly non-stop with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
From Mérida, you can fly non-stop to Tijuana with Volaris.
From Mexico City, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Tijuana, which are Aeromexico (SkyTeam), China Southern, Hainan Airlines, VivaAerobus and Volaris.
From Mexico City / Toluca, the only airline with direct flights is Volaris.
From Mexico City Santa Lucia, direct flights are offered by Mexicana, VivaAerobus and Volaris.
From Monterrey, Morelia, Oaxaca and Puebla, all direct flights to Tijuana are operated by VivaAerobus and Volaris.
From Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, the only airline with direct flights is Volaris.
From Puerto Vallarta, Querétaro and San José del Cabo, all direct flights to Tijuana are operated by VivaAerobus and Volaris.
From San Luis Potosí, Tapachula, Tepic, Torreón, Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Uruapan, all direct flights to Tijuana are operated by Volaris.
From Veracruz, you can fly non-stop with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
From Zacatecas, direct flights are offered by Volaris.
All flights from Mexico
Alternative airports near Tijuana
Flying to an alternative airport near Tijuana could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Tijuana (TIJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are San Diego (SAN) and Carlsbad, San Diego (CLD).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Tijuana?
There are 3 airports in Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ), San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (FAA: CRQ) (CLD).
What is the best airport to fly into Tijuana?
You have multiple options when flying into Tijuana. Although Tijuana (TIJ) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Tijuana is San Diego (SAN), San Diego International Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Tijuana?
There are 7 airlines flying to Tijuana from 40 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Tijuana?
Volaris, VivaAerobus and China Southern operate most flights to Tijuana. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Tijuana?
SkyTeam and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Tijuana.
How many nonstop flights are there to Tijuana?
There are roughly 3,036 flights arriving at Tijuana every month (or 707 flights each week), from a total of 40 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Tijuana Airport?
The official name of Tijuana Airport is General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport.
What is the airport code of Tijuana Airport?
The airport code of Tijuana Airport is TIJ.
What are the most popular flights to Tijuana?
Mexico City, Guadalajara and Culiacán are the 3 most popular routes to Tijuana. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Tijuana, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Tijuana?
| Mexico City to Tijuana | 3h 24m |
| Guadalajara to Tijuana | 2h 50m |
| Culiacán to Tijuana | 2h |
| León to Tijuana | 2h 50m |
| Monterrey to Tijuana | 2h 40m |
