Flying from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Tijuana is two hours behind Acapulco and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
There are seven Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport flights each week.
To ensure you catch your ACA to TIJ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volaris has direct flights from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Tijuana — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Volaris on this route.
With a reliable 86.11% of services arriving as planned, Volaris has the best on-time performance for ACA to TIJ flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Felipe Angeles International Airport is a sought-after stop between ACA and TIJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
£69 is the best price for a one-way Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. A return flight starts from £147. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ACA to TIJ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Acapulco Airport (ACA)
Of the departures from Acapulco Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Acapulco Airport is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Acapulco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ACA:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TIJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Tijuana and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tijuana Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tijuana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Acapulco Airport to Tijuana Airport for August if you want to go to Tijuana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ACA to TIJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexicali is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Tijuana. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the east, its top attractions include Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas.
Ensenada is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 80 kms (50 miles) south-east of Tijuana. No journey is complete without seeing La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico.