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Only Volaris operates flights between Mexico City and Tijuana.

Flights from Mexico City to Tijuana usually depart from Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

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.

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

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $185 round-trip and layover options via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) at $188.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$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.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Cancun (CUN) - 2% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Mexico City to Tijuana route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $206, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 11 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Tijuana flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 10:52 am
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 7:57 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 33% above the route average of $177. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Tijuana takes 3h 22m, covering 1,410 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.

Volaris is the only airline operating Mexico City to Tijuana flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 9h 27m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and 9h 54m via Cancun (CUN).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Mexico City to Tijuana range from $137 to $229, with an average of $177 over the past 12 months. Anything below $137 counts as a good deal.