How to find cheap flights to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Tijuana Airport is £314. A return plane ticket to TIJ right now is £612.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Tijuana, where Tijuana Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Tijuana. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Tijuana, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Tijuana Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Tijuana
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Tijuana.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to TIJ that fits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to TIJ. It's the perfect time to experience Tijuana at its liveliest.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Tijuana are generally less expensive.
With averages of between 16ºC and 28ºC, August is when Tijuana is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 7ºC to 22ºC, February is when temperatures are at their lowest.
June is the driest month in Tijuana. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around four days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Tijuana in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Tijuana Airport with one of these airlines:
If you want to travel with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your TIJ plane ticket with Aeromexico. Up to 84% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
The local timezone at TIJ is UTC-7.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Tijuana Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to TIJ:
Start your Tijuana holiday sooner by picking up a car hire in TIJ. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are major names to select from here.
Tijuana Airport has an on-time rating of 63%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Getting to central Tijuana from Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The distance from TIJ to central Tijuana is about 10 kms (6 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to TIJ.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Tijuana, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable options:
Tijuana highlights
These top sights should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Tijuana:
Avenida Revolucion: Located in Zona Norte around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your tour of the city.
Casa Grande Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Tijuana. This park is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) south of the centre.
Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) south-west of the heart of Tijuana in Zona Centro.
How to get to Ensenada from Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Heading straight for Ensenada? From TIJ, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kms (70 miles) from the airport.
Plan for a journey time of roughly 3 hours 35 minutes when making your way to Ensenada on public transport.
Travelling from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Tecate
Tecate is located around 32 kms (20 miles) from Tijuana Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 5 hours 55 minutes.
By car, the trip takes roughly 45 minutes.
Explore more of Mexico
There's plenty more of Mexico ready to be uncovered. Around 145 kms (90 miles) east of Tijuana, head for Mexicali. On the must-see list? Start with Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
Ensenada fits right into any adventure through Mexico. You'll find it around 80 kms (50 miles) south-east of Tijuana. Skydive Baja, La Bufadora and Ensenada waterfront. Are high on many visitors' lists.
Let your travels lead you to San Luis Rio Colorado. Roughly 209 kms (130 miles) east of Tijuana, Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas are reasons to visit.