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

• Earliest: departs at 6:01 am and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 11:19 pm and lands at 2:49 am.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mexico City to Tijuana.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Tijuana takes 3h 30m, covering 1,417 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 Mexico City to Tijuana range from $145 to $211, with an average of $174 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $174 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $116 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $174 for nonstop.

Mexicana de Aviación is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Viva has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mexico City to Tijuana flights are:

• Mexicana de Aviación: 93% on time
• Viva: 85% on time
• Volaris: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Tijuana flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $146 to $533. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Tijuana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $78, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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 Mexico City to Tijuana usually depart from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Mexico City to Tijuana route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

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

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 24% of one-stop connections
• La Paz Leon (LAP) - 4% of one-stop connections
• San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Mexico City to Tijuana. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $191, a difference of $25.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Tijuana. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Viva
• Mexicana de Aviación
• Volaris

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 7h 43m via La Paz Leon (LAP) and 8h 37m via San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD).

Tijuana is 1 hour behind Mexico City (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.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Tijuana flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Mexicana de Aviación: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Euroairlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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