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) - 65% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 35% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the San Jose to Tijuana route. 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 Avenida Revolución, Centro Cultural Tijuana and Caliente Stadium. 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 8h 47m and 9h 10m 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 $389 to $2,048. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $304, which is 97% 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 8h 47m, compared with 9h 10m 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 starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include: • MEXRENTACAR • Budget • Fox • Europcar • Dollar

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 $532, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

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

Volaris ($389) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Tijuana in the last 5 days.

What is 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. 65% 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 Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $467. 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 354 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $138-$187

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January

Cheapest • 26% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $467 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 8h 47m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Tijuana

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

5:21 pm - 6:53 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 32m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

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

13h 42m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$389Volaris

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

11:25 am - 2:29 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

15h 04m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:56 am - 2:36 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

8h 40m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$424Volaris

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17

5:21 pm - 6:53 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 32m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

12:54 am - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

8h 53m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$427Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

5:21 pm - 6:53 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 32m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

8:49 pm - 8:12 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

23h 23m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles

$436Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 11

11:27 am - 12:28 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 01m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

11:59 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$444Volaris

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 11

5:21 pm - 10:49 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

17h 28m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

11:59 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$461Volaris

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

11:25 am - 11:13 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

11h 48m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl

8:04 pm - 9:38 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

13h 34m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$479Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20

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

14h 45m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:14 pm - 2:36 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

19h 22m2 stops Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$497Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

5:21 pm - 4:27 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

23h 06m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

11:59 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$505Volaris

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17

11:25 am - 5:58 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

18h 33m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

1:06 am - 10:28 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

9h 22m1 stop Zacatecas La Calera

$516Volaris

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Tijuana

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21

5:21 pm - 2:21 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

21h 00m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

9:09 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

12h 38m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$567Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

11:27 am - 12:28 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 01m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:36 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

16h 11m2 stops Los Mochis Federal Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$612Volaris

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

11:27 am - 12:28 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

13h 01m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

5:59 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

15h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$613Volaris

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21

1:11 pm - 12:09 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

10h 58m1 stop León Del Bajio

2:34 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

19h 13m2 stops Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$670Volaris

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

11:27 am - 10:06 pmSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

10h 39m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

11:59 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$679Volaris

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 21

1:11 pm - 12:09 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

10h 58m1 stop León Del Bajio

9:20 am - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

24h 27m3 stops San José del Cabo Los Cabos Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$702Volaris

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

11:27 am - 10:04 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

22h 37m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Hermosillo Gen Pesqueira Garcia

9:19 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

12h 28m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$742Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

11:27 am - 10:49 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

23h 22m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

11:59 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

9h 48m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$750Volaris

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

11:27 am - 10:49 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

23h 22m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

5:45 pm - 12:08 pmTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

18h 23m1 stop Morelia

$762Volaris

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

11:27 am - 10:49 amSJC San Jose-TIJ Tijuana Rodriguez

23h 22m3 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato

2:34 pm - 9:47 amTIJ Tijuana Rodriguez-SJC San Jose

19h 13m2 stops Culiacán Fedl De Bachigualato Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$771Volaris

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Tijuana start at $389. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $379 to $532. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $389 on Volaris.

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Cheapest flight	$166

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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) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 35% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Tijuana?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the San Jose to Tijuana route. 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 Avenida Revolución, Centro Cultural Tijuana and Caliente Stadium. 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 8h 47m and 9h 10m 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 $389 to $2,048. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $304, which is 97% 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 8h 47m, compared with 9h 10m 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 starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MEXRENTACAR
• Budget
• Fox
• Europcar
• Dollar
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 $532, with an average of $469 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $379 - about $474 less than Sunday (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.
- Hotel Principado Tijuana Aeropuerto
- City Express Junior by Marriott Tijuana Otay
- Avid Hotel Tijuana - Otay By IHG

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