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Cheapest round-trip
$481
Typical prices: $379-$529
Volaris
Wed 10/31Sun 11/4
SJC - TIJ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$277
Typical prices: $187-$220
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Sun 1/7
SJC - TIJ • 3 stops
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $369 (round-trip)
Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL)
Shortest trip • 9h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Tijuana (SJC-TIJ)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Tijuana

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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5:21 pm - 3:29 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
10h 08m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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8:24 pm - 9:38 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
13h 14m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$481Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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2:22 pm - 8:07 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
17h 45m1 stop Morelia
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5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$539Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:21 pm - 6:53 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
13h 32m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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1:41 pm - 4:19 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
26h 38m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles
$562Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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4:13 pm - 10:36 pmSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
30h 23m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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2:35 pm - 8:21 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
17h 46m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$576Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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4:13 pm - 6:58 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
14h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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8:21 am - 9:15 pmTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
12h 54m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles
$581Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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11:22 am - 2:01 pmSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
26h 39m2 stops Los Angeles San José del Cabo Los Cabos
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2:35 pm - 8:21 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
17h 46m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$587Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28
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5:21 pm - 6:53 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
13h 32m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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11:59 pm - 10:32 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
10h 33m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$606Volaris
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28
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5:21 pm - 11:24 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
18h 03m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Ciudad Juárez Abraham Gonzalez
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11:59 pm - 10:32 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
10h 33m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$608Volaris
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:21 pm - 12:28 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
31h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
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5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$609Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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4:13 pm - 10:24 amSJC  San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez
18h 11m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Ciudad Juárez Abraham Gonzalez
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3:55 pm - 9:38 amTIJ  Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose
17h 43m2 stops Ciudad Juárez Abraham Gonzalez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal
$619Volaris
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Jose to Tijuana flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Tijuana?

Volaris ($606) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Tijuana in the last 5 days.

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Key details for San Jose to Tijuana flights

Cheapest flight

$277
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Tijuana

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Your San Jose 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 Jose to Tijuana?

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

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

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Jose to Tijuana. Flights with 1 layover take between 9h 03m and 9h 43m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    Round-trip flights from San Jose to Tijuana range from $379 to $529, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from San Jose 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 $481 to $982. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from San Jose to Tijuana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $396, which is 102% 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
    • Dollar
    • Hertz

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

    Flights from San Jose to Tijuana usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ).

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

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

    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 33% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from San Jose to Tijuana. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $853, a difference of $474.

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

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

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 03m, compared with 9h 43m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Tijuana?

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

Your guide to booking San Jose 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $379, about $474 less than Sunday fares (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Jose to Tijuana trip for January. Fares historically average $345 round-trip in that month - typically $508 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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.

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

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