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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 $393 to $2,445. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $275, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

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

Tijuana Rodriguez Airport (TIJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $23 for economy cars. Top options include: • MEXRENTACAR • Budget • Fox • Dollar • Hertz

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.

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

Volaris ($411) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Tijuana in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Jose to Tijuana?

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) is the most popular layover for the San Jose to Tijuana route. 67% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via GDL.

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

Flights via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $369. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to Tijuana which airport offers the shortest layover?

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Tijuana layovers at 6h 27m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $379-$529

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Typical prices: $187-$220

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January

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Cheapest • Avg $369 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 9h 43m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Tijuana

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

4:13 pm - 2:29 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

10h 16m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:56 am - 9:28 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

15h 32m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles

$393Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

4:13 pm - 2:29 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

10h 16m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:56 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

13h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$411Volaris

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

11:25 am - 8:52 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

9h 27m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:33 pm - 1:45 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

23h 12m2 stops Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Los Angeles

$534Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 25

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$546Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:45 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

18h 53m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$547Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 25

4:13 pm - 6:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

14h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$553Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

4:13 pm - 6:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

14h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:45 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

18h 53m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$554Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

11:25 am - 8:52 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

9h 27m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

8:28 pm - 2:36 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

18h 08m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$560Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$563Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

4:13 pm - 6:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

14h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$569Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

4:13 pm - 9:02 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

16h 49m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Hermosillo Gen Pesqueira Garcia

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$536Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

4:13 pm - 10:41 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

30h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$537Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$539Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$540Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:31 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 07m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$544Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 8

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:45 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

18h 53m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$545Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

3:56 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

17h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$546Volaris

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:45 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

18h 53m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$549Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

3:56 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

17h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$555Volaris

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

4:13 pm - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

3:56 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

17h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$559Volaris

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Tijuana?: Volaris ($411) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Tijuana in the last 5 days.

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$166

The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.

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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 $393 to $2,445. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $275, 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 averaging $23 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.

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

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