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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mérida to Tijuana:

• Earliest: departs at 1:46 pm and lands at 6:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 6:26 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mérida to Tijuana:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Mérida to Tijuana takes 4h 26m, covering 1,858 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Mérida to Tijuana range from $149 to $266, with an average of $210 over the past 12 months. Anything below $149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $210. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $143 round-trip via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU), compared to $252 for nonstop.

Volaris is the only airline operating Mérida to Tijuana flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Mérida to Tijuana are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $123.

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Europcar
• Dollar

Flights from Mérida to Tijuana usually depart from Mérida Rejon (MID) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mérida to Tijuana route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

One-stop flights from Mérida to Tijuana most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) - 0% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Mérida to Tijuana route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $174 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Volaris operates flights between Mérida and Tijuana.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 50m, compared with 6h 53m via Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and 8h 46m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Tijuana is 1 hour behind Mérida (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tijuana are Centro Cultural Tijuana, Caliente Stadium and Parque Morelos. These are among the most viewed places in Tijuana on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.