Non-stop flights from Tijuana (TIJ)
Tijuana Airport (IATA: TIJ, ICAO: MMTJ), also known as General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Mexico.It is an international airport and serves the area of Baja California", "San Diego Metropolitan Area, Mexico.Tijuana Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 40 destinations in 2 countries.
At present, there are 37 domestic flights from Tijuana.
The longest flight from Tijuana TIJ is a 7,358 mile (11,842 km) non-stop route to Shenzhen SZX. This direct flight takes around 15 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by China Southern.
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In total there are 7 airlines flying from and to Tijuana. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Tijuana
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Tijuana, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Tijuana that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Tijuana. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Tijuana by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Tijuana below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Tijuana
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Tijuana to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Tijuana (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Tijuana
When planning a trip from Tijuana, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 13 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Tijuana currently offers non-stop flights to 10 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Tijuana, consider these 7 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Tijuana can fly directly to 6 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Tijuana, you have the option to take a direct flight to 3 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
There’s currently just one destination accessible via a direct flight. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
Business class flights from Tijuana
There are 4 airports that have flights from Tijuana in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from TIJ are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Tijuana
There are intercontinental flights operating from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ) between Tijuana and the United States, Central America and China.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Tijuana and 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 Tijuana to the US
American Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Tijuana to the United States. They fly year-round to Phoenix (PHX).
Non-stop flights from Tijuana to Central America
VivaAerobus and Volaris have a significant network of flights from Tijuana to Central America.
China Southern: seasonal flights to Mexico City (MEX).
Hainan Airlines: seasonal flights to Mexico City (MEX).
Aeromexico (SkyTeam): year-round to Mexico City (MEX).
VivaAerobus: seasonal flights to 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 to 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 Tijuana to China
China Southern: seasonal flights to Shenzhen (SZX).
Hainan Airlines: seasonal flights to Beijing (PEK).
International flights from Tijuana
Flights from Tijuana to China
There are 2 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Tijuana.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Shenzhen is China Southern. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
All flights to China
Flights from Tijuana to United States
Phoenix is the only destination in United States with direct flights from Tijuana. Direct flights to Phoenix are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld).
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Domestic flights from Tijuana
Flights from Tijuana to Mexico
There are lots of domestic flights from Tijuana (TIJ). 37 airports in Mexico have direct flights from the airport.
To Acapulco and Aguascalientes, you can fly with Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Cancún with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
All direct flights from Tijuana to Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Obregón and Colima are operated by Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Culiacán with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
You can fly non-stop from Tijuana to Durango with Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Guadalajara with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
To Hermosillo and Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, you can fly with Volaris.
All direct flights from Tijuana to La Paz and León are operated by VivaAerobus and Volaris.
To Loreto and Los Mochis, you can fly with Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Mazatlán with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
You can fly non-stop from Tijuana to Mérida with Volaris.
From Tijuana to Mexico City there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Aeromexico (SkyTeam), China Southern, Hainan Airlines, VivaAerobus and Volaris.
The only airline with direct flights to Mexico City / Toluca is Volaris.
Non-stop flights to Mexico City Santa Lucia are offered by Mexicana, VivaAerobus and Volaris.
All direct flights from Tijuana to Monterrey, Morelia, Oaxaca and Puebla are operated by VivaAerobus and Volaris.
The only airline with direct flights to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca is Volaris.
All direct flights from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta, Querétaro and San José del Cabo are operated by VivaAerobus and Volaris.
All direct flights from Tijuana to San Luis Potosí, Tapachula, Tepic, Torreón, Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Uruapan are operated by Volaris.
You can fly non-stop to Veracruz with VivaAerobus or Volaris.
Direct flights to Zacatecas are offered by Volaris.
All flights to Mexico
Alternative airports near Tijuana
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Tijuana (TIJ). The nearest airports to Tijuana (TIJ) 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 from Tijuana?
You have multiple options when flying from Tijuana. Although Tijuana (TIJ) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Tijuana is San Diego (SAN), San Diego International Airport, which offers additional flight options.
How many airlines fly from Tijuana?
There are 7 airlines flying from Tijuana to 40 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Tijuana?
Volaris, VivaAerobus and Hainan Airlines operate most flights from Tijuana. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Tijuana?
SkyTeam and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Tijuana.
How many nonstop flights are there from Tijuana?
There are roughly 3,036 flights departing from Tijuana every month (or 707 flights each week), to 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 from Tijuana?
Mexico City, Guadalajara and Culiacán are the 3 most popular routes from Tijuana. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Tijuana, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Tijuana?
| Tijuana to Mexico City | 3h 24m |
| Tijuana to Guadalajara | 2h 50m |
| Tijuana to Culiacán | 2h |
| Tijuana to León | 2h 50m |
| Tijuana to Monterrey | 2h 40m |
