SFO - TIJ

$142 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tijuana

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tijuana, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tijuana, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$350
American Airlines
Sat 3/7Mon 3/9
SFO - TIJ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$142
Typical prices: $172-$186
American Airlines
Mon 4/20
SFO - TIJ • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Tijuana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Phoenix (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $412 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tijuana (SFO-TIJ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tijuana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tijuana

Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 2:22 pm
SFO
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TIJ
25h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 3:45 pm
TIJ
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SFO
23h 42m
1 stop
$350American Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:21 pm
SFO
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TIJ
7h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 9:55 am
TIJ
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SFO
17h 52m
1 stop
$354American Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:23 pm
SFO
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TIJ
9h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 3:25 pm
TIJ
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SFO
23h 17m
1 stop
$432American Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
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TIJ
11h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 9:08 pm
TIJ
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SFO
23h 58m
2 stops
$436Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:23 pm
SFO
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TIJ
6h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 3:25 pm
TIJ
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SFO
23h 17m
1 stop
$438American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
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TIJ
11h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 9:34 pm
TIJ
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SFO
24h 24m
2 stops
$448Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
SFO
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TIJ
8h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 11:14 pm
TIJ
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SFO
8h 12m
1 stop
$475American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 4:55 pm
SFO
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TIJ
8h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 9:39 pm
TIJ
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SFO
24h 59m
2 stops
$476Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 7:40 pm
SFO
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TIJ
11h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 9:39 pm
TIJ
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SFO
26h 14m
2 stops
$489Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:22 pm
SFO
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TIJ
9h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 3:45 pm
TIJ
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SFO
23h 42m
1 stop
$493American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Tijuana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Tijuana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Tijuana?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tijuana chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Phoenix (PHX) is the top choice – 92% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Tijuana picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Tijuana?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Tijuana clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $412.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from San Francisco to Tijuana?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Tijuana via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Phoenix (PHX) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 59m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from San Francisco to Tijuana?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Tijuana, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Mexico City (MEX) often has the shortest layovers from San Francisco to Tijuana, with an average of 1h 30m.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Tijuana

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana was $142 for a one-way ticket and $432 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Tijuana.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Tijuana.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Tijuana.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tijuana from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tijuana with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TIJ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tijuana from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Tijuana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Tijuana. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Tijuana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11357 reviews
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
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Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

4.0 OkayCraig, Feb 2026
LAX - STL
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Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Tijuana

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Tijuana (TIJ)