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Only Volaris operates flights between Tijuana and Mexico City.

Flights from Tijuana to Mexico City usually depart from Tijuana Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrive at Mexico City Toluca Intl (TLC).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Tijuana to Mexico City.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $198 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $207 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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.

Connecting flights from Tijuana to Mexico City most commonly pass through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 9% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Tijuana to Mexico City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $196 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $228, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Tijuana to Mexico City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 4:12 am
• Latest: departs at 7:43 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $204. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tijuana to Mexico City takes 3h 12m, covering 1,410 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $151 to $499. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tijuana to Mexico City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $102, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Volaris is the only airline operating Tijuana to Mexico City flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 9h 08m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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.

Mexico City Toluca Intl Airport (TLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· MEXRENTACAR
· Europcar
· MAS
· Thrifty
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Tijuana to Mexico City range from $151 to $275, with an average of $204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $151 counts as a good deal.