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Flights from Mexico City to Tijuana

Nonstop flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) take about 3h 23m (2,301 km). Volaris flies it. Lowest fare seen: $124 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Mexico City to Tijuana

Carriers on MEX–TIJ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Volarisnonstop fare seen

Mexico City to Tijuana fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $63 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$12430 Oct 2026 · Volaris—
Nov 2026$9619 Nov 2026 · Volaris$81 · 1 stop18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$6312 Dec 2026 · Volaris—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $63 in December 2026, against $81 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Mexico City to Tijuana, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Mexico City to Tijuana flights

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Tijuana?
A nonstop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) takes about 3h 23m, covering 2,301 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Mexico City from Tijuana by air?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport is 2,301 km (1,430 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Mexico City to Tijuana?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEX–TIJ route include Volaris. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Mexico City to Tijuana cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEX–TIJ was $124 USD with Volaris (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Mexico City to Tijuana?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $63 one-way, against $124 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Mexico to Tijuana?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tijuana visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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