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Cheapest round-trip
$515
Typical prices: $352-$614
Aeromexico
Mon 1/15Fri 1/19
SFO - TIJ • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$206
Typical prices: $154-$233
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/7
SFO - TIJ • 2 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 49% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $494 (round-trip)
Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX)
Shortest trip • 9h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tijuana (SFO-TIJ)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tijuana

Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19
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11:27 am - 8:34 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
21h 07m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez
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5:49 am - 11:41 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
17h 52m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$515Aeromexico
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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8:28 am - 5:13 pmSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
8h 45m1 stop San José del Cabo Los Cabos
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2:27 pm - 6:19 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
27h 52m2 stops Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$522Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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9:11 am - 12:28 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
15h 17m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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6:00 am - 6:25 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
12h 25m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$544Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:02 pm - 8:02 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
14h 00m2 stops Ontario Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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9:56 am - 10:11 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
24h 15m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles
$549Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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7:25 pm - 4:27 pmSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
21h 02m3 stops Los Angeles Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato
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6:18 am - 12:20 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
18h 02m2 stops Chihuahua Fierro Villalobos Denver Intl
$551Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:19 pm - 10:06 pmSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
23h 47m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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12:50 am - 7:03 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
18h 13m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$552Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:14 am - 8:02 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
22h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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5:56 pm - 4:02 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
22h 06m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$552Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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7:25 pm - 8:51 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
13h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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6:18 am - 12:20 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
18h 02m2 stops Chihuahua Fierro Villalobos Denver Intl
$560Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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1:36 pm - 6:53 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
17h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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5:56 pm - 4:02 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
22h 06m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$563Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:02 pm - 8:02 amSFO  San Francisco-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
14h 00m2 stops Ontario Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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9:56 am - 10:11 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SFO San Francisco
24h 15m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles
$565Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Tijuana flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tijuana?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tijuana typically range from $352 to $614. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $515, on Aeromexico.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Tijuana?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Tijuana. It’s 40% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 132% higher.

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Key details for San Francisco to Tijuana flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$206
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 105% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tijuana

When to book flights from San Francisco to Tijuana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Tijuana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Tijuana flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Tijuana.

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Tijuana. Flights with 1 layover take between 9h 34m and 10h 32m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Tijuana flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tijuana range from $352 to $614, with an average of $505 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from San Francisco to Tijuana changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $515 to $3,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Tijuana looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Tijuana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Flights from San Francisco to Tijuana usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Tijuana pass through?

    Connecting flights from San Francisco to Tijuana most commonly pass through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 95% of one-stop connections
    • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 75% on flights from San Francisco to Tijuana. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $305 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,176, a difference of $871.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 34m, compared with 10h 32m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What popular places can I visit in Tijuana?

    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.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Tijuana flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $305, about $871 less than Tuesday fares (74% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Tijuana trip for February. Fares historically average $259 round-trip in that month - typically $917 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tijuana Rodriguez Airport.

    • Hotel Principado Tijuana Aeropuerto
    • City Express Junior by Marriott Tijuana Otay
    • Hangar Inn Tijuana

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