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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tijuana to Mexico City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 am and lands at 3:32 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:12 am.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tijuana to Mexico City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Tijuana to Mexico City takes 3h 17m, covering 1,417 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Tijuana to Mexico City range from $152 to $232, with an average of $185 over the past 12 months. Anything below $152 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $185 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $154 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $187 for nonstop.

Mexicana de Aviación is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Viva has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tijuana to Mexico City flights are:

• Mexicana de Aviación: 92% on time
• Viva: 89% on time
• Volaris: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Viva and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tijuana to Mexico City flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $153 to $699. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tijuana to Mexico City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $103.

Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl Airport (NLU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MEXRENTACAR
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• MAS
• Dollar

Flights from Tijuana to Mexico City usually depart from Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrive at Mexico City Felipe Ángeles Intl (NLU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tijuana to Mexico City route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Tijuana to Mexico City most commonly connect through:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• La Paz Leon (LAP) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 26% of one-stop connections
• San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Tijuana to Mexico City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $180 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $190, a difference of $10.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Tijuana and Mexico City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Viva
• Mexicana de Aviación
• Volaris

Flying via La Paz Leon (LAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 48m, compared with 6h 26m via San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) and 7h 10m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Tijuana (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mexico City are Plaza de la Constitucion, El Ángel de la Independencia and Mexico City Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mexico City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tijuana to Mexico City flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Euroairlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Euroairlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Mexicana de Aviación: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.