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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Monterrey to Tijuana.

A nonstop flight from Monterrey to Tijuana takes 2h 57m, covering 1,117 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 Monterrey to Tijuana range from $129 to $222, with an average of $167 over the past 12 months. Anything below $129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $167 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $112 round-trip via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX), compared to $170 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Monterrey to Tijuana flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night 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 $122 to $610. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Monterrey to Tijuana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $93, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Monterrey to Tijuana usually depart from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Monterrey to Tijuana route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 96% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Monterrey to Tijuana. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $158 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $177, a difference of $19.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Monterrey and Tijuana. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Viva
• Volaris

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 56m, compared with 9h 16m via Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato (CUL) and 9h 56m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Tijuana is 2 hours behind Monterrey (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 Monterrey 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

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